RN - Critical Care; PCCU

Hourly Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $36.00 - $55.80. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Registered Nurse PCCU - Medical ICU (Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery Pods)

Elmhurst, IL

36 hours/week; 7am – 7:30pm with every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday track. Required travel: float to other adult inpatient units as needed.

• Develop a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
• Evaluate patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revise diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
• Provide patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
• Communicate plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient’s wishes.
• Communicate patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated.
• Document patient health data, interventions and communications.
• Individualize patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs.
• Assess patient’s cultural background, learning style, learning barriers, and modify teaching plan accordingly.
• Provide teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate.
• Identify community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
• Interact with and contribute to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers.
• Share knowledge, provide feedback and contribute to an environment supportive of clinical education.
• Assign or delegate tasks as needed.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Provide assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, oxygen therapy, and IV management.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and nursing research.
• Keep abreast of research and practice trends in wound/ostomy/skin care through participation in professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning activities.
• Support staff in using research and providing evidence-based care.
• If skilled, conduct daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients.
• Monitor effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin care.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in transporting acutely ill patients as needed.

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing. If Associate Degree in Nursing is highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years from position start date (effective September 1, 2021). Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfathered RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021.
• Active Illinois State Nursing License.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing.
• 1 Year ICU or ER experience.
• 1 Year radiology nursing experience.
• 1 Year wound/ostomy experience.
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN).

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Parking.
• Wellness Program.
• Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account Options.
• Retirement Options with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Community Involvement Opportunities.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.