Registered Nurse 2-Telemetry-23573
- Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .
- 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) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
- Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
- Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
- Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
- CPR
- ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
- PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
- Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
- 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)
- o Middle Adults (45-60 years)
- o Older Adults (greater than 60)
- Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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