Nurse Specialist

1 month ago


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

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated RN Unit Based Per Diem to join our Labor and Delivery team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the overall success of our department.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the collection of data to support unit-based quality initiatives, research, and evidence-based activities.
  • Utilize system-wide resources to support decision-making and action.
  • Recognize patterns and groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiate actions to address.
  • Communicate current evidence-based information with peers.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
  • Utilize competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
  • Recognize changes in patient status and consistently respond effectively.
  • Demonstrate consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
  • Demonstrate accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
  • Assess patient safety needs consistently and implement appropriate strategies to minimize risk.
  • Individualize teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively precept staff and students on the unit.
  • Demonstrate beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
  • Delegate effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrate accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
Requirements
  • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
  • BSN.
  • 1-2 years of critical care or ER experience.
  • CPR-BLS certification.
  • Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MSN degree.
Physical Demands

The RN Unit Based Per Diem will be required to lift or carry objects weighing 35-40lbs. and lift and position patients, some of whom may exceed 300lbs. The 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.

About Rush University Medical Center

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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