Role: Registered Nurse in Pulmonary Medicine Unit, caring for higher acuity patients in a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, evaluate, and revise patient care plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Conduct patient assessments, collect health data, and communicate care plans to patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide individualized education on disease management, emergency care, and medication use, considering cultural and learning needs.
- Collaborate with peers and support professional development, sharing knowledge and delegating tasks as appropriate.
- Offer psychological support and assist technical staff with procedures such as contrast injections, venipuncture, and IV management.
- Participate in performance improvement activities, support evidence-based practice, and monitor wound/ostomy/skin care treatments.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and assist with patient transport when needed.
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred. RN license active in Illinois.
- ACLS and BLS certifications; current CPR certification.
- Inpatient nursing experience is highly preferred; new graduates with appropriate certifications may be considered.
Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills, with a focus on patient-centered care. Ability to support professional development and adapt to diverse patient needs.