Registered Nurse 2
Company: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Department: Emergency DepartmentWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE
between 0. 9 and 1. 0)Shift: Shift 3 Work Schedule: 12
HrSummary:
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
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:
1.Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
2.Bachelor s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate s degree in
nursing (ADN) (with acceptance into an accredited school of nursing
prior to hire).
3.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).
4.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.
5.Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient
performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
6.Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
7.CPR
8.ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, 6west, Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED
9.PALS PACU and ED
10.Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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:
o Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
o Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
o School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
o Adolescents (12-18 years)
o 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.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be
construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements.
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