Registered Nurse Emergency

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: PRN Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD City: LA GRANGE State: Illinois Postal Code: 60525 Job Description: • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to evaluate patients' physical, mental, and emotional health. • Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and patient needs. • Coordinate multidisciplinary care by facilitating collaboration among healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists. • Monitor patient progress, regularly review, and adjust care plans based on patient responses and outcomes. • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure everyone is informed and involved in the care process. • Document patient information accurately, including assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes in the patient's medical record. • Administer medications and treatments safely, ensuring adherence to protocols and patient safety. • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and care plans to promote understanding and compliance. • Supervise and direct the activities of nursing and support staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and evaluating performance. • Evaluate discharge planning needs and coordinate patients' discharge requirements to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home or another care facility. • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and established policies, procedures, and protocols. • Address and resolve issues related to patient care, staffing, and resource allocation, implementing solutions to improve processes and outcomes. • Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Skills required to work in the emergency department as defined by unit [Required] • Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patients, evaluate interventions, and revise the plan of care according to patient outcomes [Required] • Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft Windows-based programs [Required] • Demonstrated proficiency in acute-care nursing, knowledge, and skills [Required] • Able to navigate and manage multiple priorities [Required] • Uses independent discretion/decision-making [Required] • Able to make decisions under pressure [Required] • Manages anger/fear/hostility [Required] • Manages stress appropriately [Required] • Works alone effectively [Required] • Able to work effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment [Required] • Fluent in the English language (spoken and written) [Required] • Demonstrates commitment to purposeful hourly visits and other established consumer experience strategies [Required] • Internship and/or preceptorship dependent upon nursing experience [Required] • Unit-specific competencies met per orientation pathway [Required] • The majority of employees will require a minimum of 12 months after orientation completed to achieve proficiency [Required] Education: • Associate's of Nursing [Required] • Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Work Experience: • 1+ 12 lead ekg experience [Required] • 1+ acute hospital experience [Preferred] Licenses and Certifications: • Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] • Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) [Preferred] • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) [Preferred] • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred] • AVADE (AVADE) [Preferred] • Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Advanced (NRP-A) [Preferred] • Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred] • Chemotherapy Certificate (CHEMO) [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - [link in the portal] Pay Range: $33.94 - $57.08 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.