Registered Nurse - PT- Children's Health Care Center

Position: Registered Nurse - PT- Children's Health Care Center 60634
Registered Nurse - PT
- Children's Health Care Center - Chicago 60634

Registered Nurse - PT
- Children's Health Care Center - Chicago 60634

• Must be currently licensed as RN in the state of Illinois
• Must be CPR certified
• Experience in pediatric, emergency care or hospital nursing is preferred
• Experienced in the care of complex pediatric care

About the Registered Nurse Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality skilled nursing services to Maryville patients according to the standards and guidelines of the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and direction of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) supports physicians and Physician Extenders in the provision of patient care. The RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Position requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows all Maryville’s policies and procedures, all standard operating procedures for designated work sites/program, and all medical operating procedures and standard medical operating procedures;
• Assists physician with patient assessment, examinations, treatments and procedures;
• Provides patient care and documents conditions, interventions, observations and activities in collaboration with a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Admits and discharges children utilizing appropriate forms and completes them within one hour of admission/discharge;
• Thoroughly educates and explains procedures to patients and family members and assists them in coping with illnesses and evaluate patient responses;
• Orientates new staff when requested. Attends mandatory in-services;
• Is required to cover different work shifts if needed for the patient safety;
• Administers medications;
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area;
• Keeps all inventory records, logs and maintains required records;
• Completes assessment of assigned children within first hour of the shift;
• Documents patient care and/or status changes at least every two hours;
• Processes orders for assigned children within two hours of receipt;
• Maintains appropriate communication with all stakeholders regarding appointments and health status changes. Communicates the same to Supervisors and Director;
• Provides care coordination and leadership to LPN’s and CNA’s;
• Maintains effective patient inventory levels;
• Provides assistance with ADL’s and meals when needed;
• Assist in the supervision and training of Certified Nursing Assistants when delegated;
• Participates in continuous quality improvements efforts;
• Develops and modifies the Nurse’s Plan of Care;
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/

Experience:

• Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program;
• Must be currently licensed as a R.N in the state of Illinois;
• Experience in pediatric, emergency care or medical-surgical nursing;
• Experienced in the care of complex pediatric care;
• Ventilator experience preferred;
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Skills /Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of medical terminology;
• Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner;
• Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards;

Physical Demands:

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods;
• Required to lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

• Work is performed in designated clinical or administrative office settings;
• Hours:
  
  Part time, 20-30 hours per…