Medical/Surgical RN

4 weeks ago

Rockford, United States UW Health in Northern Illinois Full time

*$10,000 sign on bonus*

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates, oversees, and delivers patient care system-wide using an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and provides patient teaching activities. Maintains standards of professional nursing practices. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

This environment is conducive to newly graduated nurses as well as experienced nurses. The variety of patient conditions allows for experienced nurses to utilize their existing skills and the new nurse to develop their clinical skills and develop professionally.

Patient population includes optimized patients who have elective orthopedic surgery with a short post op hospital stay as well as trauma patients with more complex conditions and needs. Trauma patients include situations with hip fractures, upper and lower extremity fractures, encounters with domestic animals and head injuries to name a few. We also care for complex wounds and other conditions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additionally, other surgical conditions as well as medical conditions are cared for in this department. Pain management, wound care management and adult orthopedic skills are utilized by the nursing staff.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois and required certification for respective nursing departments. Bi-annual CPR certification required. Specialty certification in area of concentration preferred.

--Non-Invasive Cardiology: CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. ACLS required within one year of hire.

--Cath Lab: ACLS certification required within one year of hire.

--Emergency Department: Bi-annual CPR certification required, which is required to be renewed by the recommended renewal date as stated on the card. RN must obtain the following certifications within 6 months of employment: ACLS (maintain), PALS (maintain) and CPI. RN must also obtain and maintain the following certifications within 18 months of employment: ENPC, TNCC and ECRN.

--Heart Hospital Nursing Units: Heart Hospital RN must obtain ACLS within one year of hire.

--9th Floor: ACLS within one year of hire.

--Special Care Nursery/Mother Baby: NRP by end of orientation.

--Mother Baby: IBLCC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) or CLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) or MNN (Maternal Newborn Nurse) certification required within 2.5 years of hire.

--L&D: ACLS and NRP by end of orientation.

--Float Pool: ACLS and PALS within one year of hire, and NRP if floating to Mother Baby.

--PACU: ACLS and PALS by the end of orientation.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate, and concerned manner. Willingness to accept responsibility. Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments. Leadership skills essential to the position. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all customers of the organization. Ability to transition between facilities based on the needs of the health system.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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