Role: Registered Nurse in the Pulmonary Medicine Unit, caring for higher acuity patients.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and evaluating individualized care plans to achieve patient outcomes.
- Performing patient assessments, collecting health data, and communicating with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Providing education tailored to patient needs, cultural background, and learning barriers.
- Collaborating with colleagues, supporting professional development, and delegating tasks as appropriate.
- Offering emotional support and assisting with procedures like injections, IV management, and oxygen therapy.
- Engaging in performance improvement, nursing research, and evidence-based practice.
- Monitoring wound, ostomy, and skin care when skilled, and assisting with patient transport when needed.
- Ensuring compliance with HIPAA and safety protocols.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Current Illinois RN license.
- ACLS certification within 6 months; BLS and CPR certifications required.
- 1+ year inpatient nursing experience preferred.
Skills: Strong clinical assessment, communication, patient education, teamwork, and professional development skills.
Additional info: Offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, benefits, and a supportive work environment committed to diversity and inclusion.