Position: Registered Nurse in the Pulmonary Medicine Unit, providing care for higher acuity patients.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and evaluate care plans, ensuring interventions meet expected outcomes.
- Assess patients, collect health data, and communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Educate patients and families tailored to their needs, including disease management and emergency care.
- Collaborate with colleagues, contribute to professional development, and delegate tasks appropriately.
- Provide psychological support and assist technical staff with procedures such as injections and IV management.
- Participate in quality improvement, research activities, and stay current with practice trends.
- Monitor wound/ostomy/skin care effectiveness if skilled, and assist in patient transport as needed.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; current Illinois RN license.
- ACLS and BLS certifications; within 6 months of start, ACLS must be obtained.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s in Nursing and inpatient nursing experience.
Skills: Strong assessment, communication, patient education, collaboration, and clinical skills.
Key Duties: Providing comprehensive patient care, educating patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, participating in quality initiatives, and maintaining compliance with regulations.