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Registered Nurse EP-GI, Full-Time Days

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Registered Nurse EP-GI, on our main Hyde Park campus. Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, RN provides technically complex and high risk nursing care services to patients which may include one or more of the following categories: sedation, intravenous infusions, complex procedures. This may also include specialized monitoring during procedure and recovery phase. Essential Job Functions Represents The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) in a positive manner with the prospective, former and current community we serve; interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and other customers of our services; demonstrates knowledge of the operating practices of UCMC Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for each sedation Provides patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner; demonstrates knowledge of age-specific considerations in the provision of care. Involves a multidisciplinary team as needed to support patient and family psychological, social and spiritual needs Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter. Possesses sound professional judgment for timely physician intervention as needed. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate actions, initiates appropriate life supporting interventions while communicating appropriately with physicians Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition; reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to the appropriate person. Maintains a neat and clean work area with equipment. Maintains adequate inventory control of all necessary supplies. Emergency equipment maintained with adequate availability, good working order and restocks as needed with a fiscal awareness and accountability Interfaces with customers, specifically patients, families, visitors, and UCMC staff in a professional, positive and accommodating manner; demonstrates knowledge of AIDET principles and employs in all situations; demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible Performs all required Quality Assurance testing as indicated or as required by UCMC Rotates to clinical areas as directed to assist in safe staffing ratios; utilizes resources to safely transport sedated patients to an appropriate or designated area within the UCMC The RN is expert in assessing and treating and evaluating patient conditions specific to their work area, e.g., anxiety, pain, claustrophobia and underlying disease conditions. Due to the complex nature of pain, RN will evaluate and treat pain in a prompt, caring fashion and reassess after each intervention, charting per UCMC protocol RN uses nursing knowledge to anticipate and plan for patient care needs. The RN understands and applies safety principles and serves as a resource to other healthcare personnel on patient care. RN knows the potential risks and complications from specialty procedures and can assist in the initial treatment of adverse effects in their area of expertise Under the Physician direction, the RN administers minimal / moderate sedation analgesia providing patients the ability to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining adequate cardiorespiratory function, protective reflexes, and the ability to respond purposefully to verbal and /or tactile stimulation As it is not always possible to gauge how a patient may respond to sedation, the registered nurse must possess clinical skills to rescue the patient whose level of consciousness progresses to deep sedation Patient selection for sedation is based on established criteria developed through interdisciplinary collaboration by UCMC Critical Care Professionals; the RN will utilize a sedation assessment to determine a patient’s suitability for RN monitored minimal/moderate sedation by identifying potential risk factors for undesirable outcomes The monitoring RN will conduct the assessment and include data from numerous sources, such as chart review, patient physical assessment and interview, and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate The RN must have the ability to analyze patient data obtained during sedation to identify risks and/or complications throughout a procedure. Must possess excellent airway management skills to prevent adverse outcomes that could potentially occur during moderate sedation. RN identifies changes in patients’ condition and reports findings immediately to the physician. RN must comply with UCMC sedation monitoring documentation protocols throughout the patient encounter The RN will understand the pharmacology of sedation medications and reversal agents and observes the patients for desired medication effects thereby avoiding medication reactions or complications; accurate documentation of the patients’ response is an integral component of the monitoring process Patient education is an integral component for successful moderate sedation; The RN will provide pre-procedure preparation information and education, verbal and written postprocedure instruction. RN will assess for sufficient understanding of patient/families ability to process information. RN will work collaboratively with interpreter as needed and other multidisciplinary team members as needed Required Qualifications RN Required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to 5+ years clinical experience Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois Current CPR, ACLS, and/or PALS Certifications Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a research environment One additional certification in area specialty Position Details Job Type/FTE: 1.00, Full-time Shift: 7:30am-6pm Call Requirements- Yes Unit/Department: Proc GI-Hyde Park CBA Code: NNU

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2 weeks ago

Registered Nurse (RN)

Chicago Ridge SNF Chicago Ridge, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Location: Chicago Ridge, Illinois Company Name: Chicago Ridge SNF Company Description: Chicago Ridge SNF is dedicated to ensuring that all residents receive the highest quality of care in the area. Our facility is supported by a dedicated team of professionals, including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists; Internal Medicine physicians; Wound Surgeon; Psychiatrist; Psychologist; and compassionate nursing staff, including RNs, LVNs, and CNAs. From day one, our goal is to remain transparent, informative, and focused on delivering exceptional, resident-centered care. Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team of dedicated nursing professionals at Chicago Ridge SNF. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for organizing and assigning all jobs to be done on your shift, providing exceptional care to our residents, and ensuring that all residents receive the highest quality of care. Responsibilities: Organize and assign all jobs to be done on your shift, ensuring that the workload is evenly divided among your employees based on staff size and qualifications Administer medications and care for clinical nursing needs of residents on your wing Make daily rounds on the wing to ensure that individual Care Plans are being followed and assess each resident's status in accord with their Care Plan Assist in updating the Care Plan every 30-90 days depending on the resident's condition Participate in staff meetings to keep staff performance at an optimum level Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physicians, including decubitis care, foley catheter care, hot and cold compounds, intravenous care, and more Receive or place calls to physicians and transcribe all physician's orders Maintain accurate and detailed records of resident care and charting Supervise and direct the nursing staff to ensure that they are providing exceptional care to our residents Ensure that all medications and treatments are charted by the person administering the medication or completing the treatment on their assigned shift Prepare incident/accident reports, events, and observations using the EMR system Ensure that established infection control and universal precaution practices are maintained when performing nursing procedures Follow established fire, disaster, safety, infection control, and evacuation policies and procedures Perform other related duties as directed by the DON, ADON, or the Administrator Requirements: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Registered Professional Nurse's license in the State of Illinois Must have working knowledge of general nursing Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and mature judgments Must have the ability and willingness to supervise and work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel Must be able to read, write, and speak English in an understandable manner Must be physically and mentally capable of performing routine job duties Must have compassion, tolerance, and understanding for the elderly Knowledge of JCAHO, OBRA, IDPH, and HFS regulations related to duties and responsibilities Salary: $35 + Bonus If you are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role at Chicago Ridge SNF. To apply, please submit your application today!