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Nursing Jobs in Indian Head Park, IL

Registered Nurse, RN - Full-time Days

Description $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible for Full-time! At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process. Essential Functions Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department. Directs, supervises, provides and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs and condition of the patient, potential for harm, complexity of the task, and within scope of practice of the staff to whom the task is delegated. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance with patient needs, team member’s capabilities and qualifications. Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information, completely in the patient’s medical record according to nursing standards and policies. Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy. Makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment. Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team. Assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Receives physician’s orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion. Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration reducing the potential for medication errors. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice. Performs treatments and provides services to level of licensure. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Initiates or assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients’ condition. Answers telephone, paging system, patients’ call lights, anticipates patients’ needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients and responds as appropriate. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Provides end of shift report to oncoming nurse, narcotics are counted, documentation is complete, and physician orders signed off. Communicates appropriately and clearly to management, co-workers, and physicians. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs. Participates in orientation, instruction/training of new personnel. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations. Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Pay Range: $40.00 - $59.44/Hr ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Qualifications Education Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program graduation from an accredited school of nursing. (Required) Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. (Preferred) Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice. (Required upon hire) Basic Life Support (BCLS). (Required upon hire) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). (Preferred upon hire) Experience Six (6) months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting. (Preferred) Experience demonstrating critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced clinical environment. (Preferred)

Wound Care

Part-time

1 day ago

Wound Care and Ent Spec Registered Nurse

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, IL

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Campus 20201 S Crawford Ave Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461 The Wound Care and Enterostomal Specialist RN is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the development of a plan of care, including implementing, reassessing, evaluating and revising the plan of care. The RN develops these patient-specific plans by performing psychosocial/physiologic assessments, considering patients' cultural/ ethical/ spiritual needs, reviewing trends of similar patients, as well as considering physicians' orders regarding care. The RN integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care to include patient and family education, and actively supports and incorporates nursing regulations and standards, as well as Franciscan Alliance processes and procedures in daily practice. This position has expanded knowledge and certification in wound care, continence, and enterostomal therapy and as such, delivers wound, skin, enterostomal therapy and ostomy nursing care. The RN develops programs for the education of patients, families, and staff within the specialty area. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Alliance takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Current Openings for Part-Time PRN Days Care Coordination Facilitation Facilitates the coordination of the multidisciplinary delivery of patient care. Stoma Measurement Visits patients' pre and post operatively to assess for stoma measurement for placement, stoma care needs and to teach stoma self-care. Provides consultation services for unresolved patient care issues. Arranges for stoma and ostomy care equipment and supplies for discharge planning. Sharp Debridement Performs conservative sharp debridement, defined as removal of loose avascular tissue without pain or bleeding. Skin Breakdown Risk Assessment Identifies high-risk patients in the facility for skin breakdown and serves as a liaison to the physician and nursing staff to initiate a plan of care with appropriate measures for prevention. Nursing Practice / Standards of Practice Practices nursing according to Franciscan Alliance and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Compassionate Care Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, families, and coworkers. Collaboration & Patient Experience Collaborates with patients, their families and primary caregivers as well as members of a multidisciplinary team, to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience. Patient Assessment Assesses, collects, and analyzes comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition to determine the nursing diagnosis, patient needs and plan of care. Responds to patient reassessments and responses to care plan. Plan of Care Development Develops an appropriate plan of care based on objective and subjective data, observations, and communications from patient and family and continuously reviews and revises plan of care as patient condition warrants. Plan of Care Implementation Prioritizes and implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, employs interventions to improve patient outcomes while providing a safe, respectful, and ethical practice environment. Plan of Care Evaluation Evaluates the individualized plan of care and progress towards attainment of outcomes in collaboration with patient/family utilizing available data/resources. Patient's Assessment/Ongoing Reassessment Communication Communicates timely changes in the patient's assessment and ongoing reassessment to providers that warrant consideration and/or a change in the plan of care. Maintains and coordinates communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe transitions and continuity in care delivery. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting the assessment, plan of care, interventions, and responses to care in the electronic medical record in a timely manner. Patient Education - Independence Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching the patient, family and caregivers to understand the condition, medications, and self-care skills; provides support and answers questions. Safe Work Environment Maintains a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with infection-control policies and protocols. Administers and stores medication according to controlled substance regulations. Equipment & Supplies Maintenance Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements as per manufactures instruction or calling for repairs when required. Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies and placing orders for required inventory. Evaluation of New Equipment Facilitates the evaluation and implementation of new products and equipment related to the management of wounds based on most current evidence and standards of practice. Training & Education Participates in activities that contribute to ongoing development of professional knowledge of staff. Collaborates with the education department to identify staff education needs and in the provision of nursing staff orientation. QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Patient Care Preferred: Master's Degree Required: 3 years Nursing/Patient Care experience Preferred: 3 years Wound Care experience Required: Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board Illinois Required within 1-1.5 years: Wound Care Certification (WCC) - National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy OR Preferred: Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) certification - Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board Required within 90 days: Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Prime Healthcare will add the 214‑bed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hospital and Franciscan’s Illinois operations, including Specialty Physicians of Illinois LLC, Working Well’s Illinois operations, Franciscan Health & Fitness Center Chicago Heights, Home Care, and Chicago Heights Walk-In Clinic, to its system. This acquisition remains subject to customary regulatory review and approvals. We are currently awaiting the next phase of that process, with a targeted closing timeline anticipated in the coming months, subject to final approvals. As a potential employee, please know that during this period, Prime Healthcare and current Franciscan Health Leadership will continue working closely together to ensure stability, continuity of care, and ongoing support for patients, physicians, and staff. For further details, please visit this site: Welcome to the Prime Healthcare Family | Our Culture TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: JOB RANGE: INCENTIVE: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .

Internship

1 day ago

Registered Nurse 2 Perioperative Care Unit Recov-24571

Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL

$40.05 - $61.28 / hour

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Perioperative Care Unit Rcvry Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 12 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 9:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary 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 health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other Information Qualifications Knowledge: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required. Maintain current BLS certification. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group. May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations: Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment. ii. All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination. Skills Analytical ability is required. Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations. Abilities Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift. Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs. The ability to check documents for errors, use 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. Responsibilities Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities. 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. 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/families. Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and 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. 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, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk. Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families. 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 duties as assigned. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.