Registered Nurse; RN - Medical ICU | Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU | Nights

The Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.

Department: 34513 High Point Medical Center - Nursing Critical Care: MICU
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7pm-7am with weekend rotation
Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35

Position Highlights:

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements
• Department:
  Medical Intensive Care Unit - 20 bed unit that provides exceptional care for patients who are critically ill as they progress to the intermediate specialty care units.
• Location:
  
  High Point Medical Center is a 351 bed, private, non-profit facility that is Chest Pain Center Accredited with Primary PCI through the American College of Cardiology.
• Certification Encouraged:
  We cover the costs of 183 different nursing certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway (CNCP) Eligible:
  An incentivized program to reward eligible registered nurses for dedication to professional advancement through education, certifications and engagement.

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of RN experience
• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services

Responsibilities:

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurse, nurse assistants, and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

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