RN - Pulmonary Medicine Unit

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.

Position:
Registered Nurse – Pulmonary Medicine Unit (higher acuity patient population).

Location:

Elmhurst, IL. Full Time: 24 hours per week, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm with every 3rd weekend and holiday track.

• Develop a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes, evaluate patient progress, and revise diagnosis, interventions, or outcomes as needed.
• Provide patient assessment and collect health data involving patients, families, and other health care providers.
• Communicate the plan of care to patients and families regularly, respecting their wishes and perceptions, and set mutually agreed goals.
• Communicate patient data to physicians and the interdisciplinary team as indicated to meet care needs.
• Document patient health data, interventions, and communications.
• Individualize patient- and family‑based teaching based on assessment of cultural background, learning style, barriers, and modify the teaching plan accordingly.
• Provide teaching on disease‑management strategies, emergency care, and drug information when appropriate.
• Identify community resources that 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 support a learning environment for clinical education.
• Assign or delegate tasks as needed.
• Provide psychological support to nurture a compassionate environment.
• Assist technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, administration of drugs, O₂ therapy, and IV management.
• Participate in performance‑improvement activities and nursing research.
• Stay current on research and practice trends in wound, ostomy, and skin care through professional networking, ongoing education, and self‑directed learning.
• Support staff in using research and evidence‑based care.
• When qualified, conduct daily rounds of wound, ostomy, and skin‑care patients.
• Monitor effectiveness of wound, ostomy, and skin‑care treatment plans and other aspects of wound care.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in transporting acutely ill patients as needed.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associate Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Requirements (effective September 1, 2021): If the Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, a Bachelor’s in Nursing must be earned within five years of the position start date. Current incumbents with a RN Diploma are grandfathered; if the RN Diploma was earned prior to September 1, 2021, the position is open.
• Active Illinois State Nursing License.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association within six months of start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – National CPR Foundation (NCPRF) and a current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Preferred
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s in Nursing; one year of inpatient nursing experience highly preferred.

• 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.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community‑connected healthcare for all.

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