Registered Nurse , Med-Surg; Center), Nights

Location:

Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Oak Park

Hospital:
Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: 3 Center

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule:

12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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Pay Range: $37.50 - $57.19 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• Entry Level – no previous RN experience required
• Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (with acceptance into an accredited school of nursing prior to hire)
• Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program
• RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and need no further Bachelor’s degree
• Chief Nursing Officer approval required for ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 based on unit need; must enroll towards a BSN within 3 years of hire and sign a contract; ADN RNs hired after that date are not eligible for leveling to RN3
• Current CPR Certification
• ACLS within 1 year of hire for ICU, Telemetry, 6 West, Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED
• PALS within 1 year of hire for PACU and ED
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills are required to teach
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations

• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the shift
• Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35‑40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents

• Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations
• Uses evidenced based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently
• Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes

• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes
• Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team
• Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect
• Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families

• Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family
• Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff
• Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns

• Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing…