Job Description

Why join RUSH Oak Park Hospital s team of talented RN\'s?

• Free parking
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Convenient location, with easy access to the CTA Green and Blue lines
• Historic village of Oak Park:
• Vibrant downtown area
• Multiple shopping venues and dining options
• Eclectic arts district
• High-quality schools

Bordering the city on both its east and north sides, the Village of Oak Park calls itself "Chicago\'s fun next-door neighbor." Oak Park is known for its splendid tree-lined streets, its diverse population and a storied history that includes being the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and comedy great Bob Newhart, among many other notables. Famed architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright lived in Oak Park for 20 years, from 1889 until 1909 walking around Oak Park, you are very likely to pass a house designed by the architectural master, perhaps even the home and studio where he worked and raised a family. Other Oak Park attractions include a vibrant downtown area, multiple shopping venues, an eclectic arts district, high-quality schools, a wide variety of dining options and a strong community spirit.

Department: Telemetry

Work Type: PartTime (Total FTE 0. 6)

Shift: Shift 1 Weekender

Work Schedule: 12 Hr

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
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.
Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
Critical Thinking
Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/families.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
3 months 1 year of experience.
Minimum education requirement: Bachelor s Degree in Nursing or other major (except current employees hired before October 31, 2009).
Non-baccalaureate RNs are not eligible for promotion.
Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
CPR
Consistent proficient performance at RN 1 position or equivalent experience.
ACLS for ICU, Tele, Endo, PACU, IR, ED
PALS for PACU, ED
Analytical ability.
Communication skills are required in order to teach.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
National certification.
Physical Demands:
Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
The ability to check documents for errors, use of 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.
Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young Adults (19-45 years)
Middle Adults (45-60 years)
Older Adults (greater than 60)
Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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