RN Jobs in Bensenville, IL
$80,267.20 - $149,156.80 / year
Job Description Join UChicago Medicine as a Transplant Nurse (RN) in our Heart and Vascular Clinic here at our main campus in Hyde Park, IL. As a Pre-Transplant Coordinator, you will educate patients about their upcoming evaluation and potential surgery. Monitors their pre-surgery tests, lab work, appointments, and instructions. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. As a Transplant Nurse (RN), you will provide and coordinate the testing required for heart transplant patients in order to list them for transplant and participate in the multidisciplinary patient care services team. In this role, the Pre-Transplant Nurse is vital in the listing process. You will gather all testing results, schedule needed testing, and continue to update their testing while waiting to be listed or on the transplant list. You will play a major role in listing the patient in UNOS and presenting the patient to the transplant team. UChicago’s state-of-the-art Transplant Institute provides exceptional, life-saving care to our patients and incredible career opportunities for providers and team members. Essential Job Functions Provides patient education and pertinent transplant information to pre-transplant recipients. Monitors patient progress and answers questions related to their pre-operative course. Provide patient education to patients and families on the transplant process. Obtains pre-transplant consent from patients. Works directly with the multidisciplinary care team and coordinates pre-transplant care of patients on the transplant list. Coordinates scheduling of all pre-hospitalization medical procedures, diagnostic testing, clinic visits, and medicine changes deemed necessary by physician /provider and/or protocol. Communicates with physicians concerning patient pre-treatment regimens and related issues. Coordinates data collection for pre-transplant recipients. Completes the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) forms required pre-transplant. Participates in patient-related consultations with physician staff as requested, including mandatory attendance at multidisciplinary meetings/rounds. Required Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois Must possess excellent decision-making and communication skills Must possess effective teaching skills Must possess basic computer skills Must be familiar with insurance coverage and managed care contracts as regards coverage for transplant patients and donors, if applicable Preferred Qualifications BSN degree or higher Must be organized with excellent communication skills Preferred candidates will have two years' experience working with transplant or cardiology patients A combination of transplant and other related nursing experience may be considered Must be able to work within a team. Position Details Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Days Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: Heart and Vascular CBA Code: NNU Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine. $87,595 - $112,241 / year
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Making a difference in the lives of others – that’s what working at Covenant Living is all about. Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a difference in the lives of older adults. From improving our residents’ quality of life, to creating peace of mind for them and their families, our team members know that as a part of our community, they are changing lives. Covenant Living, the nation’s sixth-largest nonprofit senior living provider, is seeking qualified candidates for Nurse Managers, RN to help in fulfilling our common purpose: to create joy and peace of mind for our residents and their families by creating a better way of life. Join our organization, where teamwork, respect, and service is part of our everyday environment and build your health care career in a supportive, faith-based community. Positions are available in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. In this role, the Nurse Manager, RN will: Supervise professional and non-professional nursing staff. Ensure quality of care by making rounds to determine effectiveness of care, resident satisfaction, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Manage the overall functioning of the building for assigned shift. Provide explanation of nursing policies and procedures and assistance to staff to ensure ongoing understanding and training. With Director of Nursing, participate in evaluation, discipline, and motivation of staff. Communicate on regular basis with Director of Nursing and/or administration regarding observations and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, etc. Provide explanation of nursing care to residents and families according to procedures. Provide instructions relating to medical care as appropriate. Administer direct and/or emergency care when necessary. Respond to emergency needs of residents. Contact emergency medical services for assistance when required. Handle special projects as assigned by DON. Assign work areas and relocate staff as needed to assure high quality of nursing care and completion of tasks. Assist in orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain high quality of care. Assure the functional and sanitary maintenance of the nursing units and equipment. Report routine and emergency maintenance needs according to established procedures. Assure the safety and security of patients through the proper use of equipment, safety devices, and by knowing and following fire, safety and disaster procedures. Communicate with other department supervisors, physicians, consultants, staff, residents, and families to coordinate care of residents. The ideal candidate will have: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Must be currently licensed as an RN in the State. 2 years nursing experience. 2 years of supervisory experience. #RN Compensation Pay Range: $87,595.00 - $112,241.00 per year Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $87,595.00 - $112,241.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity. For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org . Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. 