Nurse Specialist, CVICU

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush Full time
Job Summary:

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse 2 to join our Cardiosciences ICU (CVICU) team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the collection of data to support unit-based quality initiatives, research, and evidence-based activities.

2. Utilize system-wide resources to support decision-making and action.

3. Recognize patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiate actions to address.

4. Communicate current evidence-based information with peers.

5. Establish 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.

6. Collaborate consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.

7. Utilize competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.

8. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.

9. Recognize changes in patient status and consistently respond effectively.

10. Demonstrate consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.

11. Demonstrate accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.

12. Assess patient safety needs consistently and implement appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.

13. Individualize teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

14. Demonstrate the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.

15. Demonstrate beginning leadership skills related to patient care.

16. Delegate effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.

17. Demonstrate accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Requirements:

1. Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.

2. Maintain current BLS certification.

3. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.

4. Analytical ability is required.

5. Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.

6. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.

Work Environment:

Rush University Medical Center 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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