Srh S Registered Nurse

General Summary

The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the total nursing care for a designated group of pediatrics to geriatric patients undergoing a variety of rehabilitative and disease processes. The RN works toward the improvement of care and quality of life for patients.

Reports to:

Clinically directed by Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Supervisor. Administratively to Nurse Executive. Provides supervision to Staff RN's when acting as charge nurse, LPN's, and PCP's.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for designated patient groups.
• Develops an ongoing comprehensive database (Admission assessment) for each patient using information from patients, families, significant others and other health care workers.
• Monitors and recognizes both obvious and subtle deviations from normal age‑appropriate levels and physiological/psychological status that may indicate patient problems.
• Provides a thorough concise report at change of shift.
• Assesses and facilitates patient/caregiver interaction and relationship.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical ladder
• PTO
• 403(b) with matching contributions
• CE courses offered
• Annual CPR courses offered

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School
• Active RN license in the State of Illinois required
• BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers, AHA approved, Level C required
• BSN preferred
• 1–2 years of experience within a hospital setting
• Leadership ability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to function independently within scope of clinical practice