Registered Nurse; RN - Charge Nurse Lead - Med​/Tele - Respiratory

Department

35815 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 4EF Medical and Telemetry

Full time

Yes

36

4EF Medical/Telemetry – Respiratory Focus

4EF is a 24-bed, all-private room unit specializing in respiratory care and is the only non-ICU unit at Luke’s caring for ventilator patients. While respiratory is our focus, we also treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetic ulcers, and cellulitis. Our patients are high-acuity—just below ICU level, making this an excellent environment for skill development.

• Ventilators (up to 4 chronic vent patients)
• Chest tubes, trachs, feeding tubes, ostomies
• Wound vacs, ports, suprapubic catheters
• IV therapy, drips, NG tubes, drains

• Outstanding learning environment—perfect for new grads and experienced nurses.
• Ventilator training provided for those eager to learn.
• Strong team culture with veteran nurses who love teaching.
• Positive, upbeat environment with unit outings and potlucks.
• Opportunities to grow—we pull newer nurses into skill-building experiences.

• Eager to learn and build core nursing skills.
• Positive, team-oriented, and ready to jump in.
• Comfortable asking questions and engaging with experienced staff.

If you want to grow your nursing foundation, gain critical care skills, and work in a supportive, team-focused environment, 4EF is the place for you.

0.9 FTE, 36hrs a week, , every 3rd weekend rotation, combination of holidays

$41.10 - $61.65

• Demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring that the nursing unit operates efficiently and effectively during their shift to meet patient care needs while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and coordination of patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring that patient care meets established standards and protocols. Leverage expertise to support staff in decision-making, interventions, and documentation, fostering a culture of excellence in clinical practice within the nursing unit.
• Responsible for fostering the professional growth of nursing staff by providing coaching, mentoring, and educational opportunities. They support colleagues in enhancing their skills, knowledge, and confidence, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the nursing team.
• Oversees continuous quality improvement within the nursing unit by supporting identified areas for enhancement, implementation of changes, and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes to optimize patient care delivery.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and excellence to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
• Responsible for facilitating clear and effective communication among nursing staff, ensuring that important information is relayed promptly and accurately.
• Promotes a collaborative environment where concerns are addressed, updates are provided, and teamwork is encouraged to optimize patient care delivery.
• Accountable for efficient resource utilization within the nursing unit, ensuring that staffing, equipment, and supplies are allocated effectively to meet patient care needs. They monitor resource availability and communicate identified areas for optimization.
• Skilled at coordinating emergency response and crisis management within the nursing unit in the moment. Prepared to handle urgent situations effectively.
• Advocates for patients and their families by ensuring their voices are heard, their concerns are addressed, and their rights are respected throughout their healthcare journey. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, advocating for individualized care that aligns with their preferences, needs, and values.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws…