RN - Critical Care; PCCU

Position

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

Elmhurst, IL

Full‑Time: 36 hours per week

7 am – 7:30 pm, with every third weekend and rotating holiday track

May float to other adult inpatient units as needed.

• Develop a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
• Evaluate patient progress toward outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions, and outcomes as needed.
• Provide patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family, and other healthcare providers.
• Communicate plan of care to patient and family, respecting beliefs, and engage in mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Communicate patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated.
• Document patient health data, interventions, and communications.
• Individualize patient and family teaching based on assessment to meet learning needs.
• Assess patient cultural background, learning style, 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.
• Assist technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, O₂ 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 professional networking, ongoing education, and self‑directed learning activities.
• Support staff in using research and providing evidence‑based care.
• Identify and conduct daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients, monitoring effectiveness of treatment plans.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in transporting acutely ill patients as needed.

Required Education and Licensure

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing.
• For associate degree holders, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1 2021).
• Current RN diploma holders are grandfathered (prior to September 1 2021).
• Active Illinois State Nursing License.

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of inpatient nursing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 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).

The Staff Nurse will deliver safe and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care. The Staff Nurse collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Various Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet 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.

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