Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Location

Address: 701 WINTHROP AVE

City: GLENDALE HEIGHTS

State:
Illinois

Postal Code: 60139

36 hours/week; days 7:00am – 7:30pm, with rotating weekends and holidays

Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Up to a $10,000 sign on bonus

$33.60 – $56.52

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Career Development
• Whole person well‑being resources
• Mental health resources and support
• Pet benefits

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self‑care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients.

• Organizational and multi‑tasking skills
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Ability to work as a team player within a unit
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem‑solving skills
• EKG (based on patient; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills)
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft Windows based programs
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes

• Associate's of Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's of Nursing (Preferred)

• 1+ acute care hospital setting

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) (Preferred)
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) (Preferred)
• Pediatric ER Assess, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) (Preferred)
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN) (Preferred)
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program (Preferred)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification (Preferred)
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) (Preferred)
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) (Preferred)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse – Tele-ICU (CCRN-E) (Preferred)
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) (Preferred)
• Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) (Preferred)
• Board Certified Pediatrics (BCP) (Preferred)
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) (Preferred)
• Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC) (Preferred)

Physical Requirements – Please click the link below to view work requirements. Physical Requirements -

$33.60 – $56.52

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.