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$24.68 - $39.49 / hour

Overview Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse. Responsibilities Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse. Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care. Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN. Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance. Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment. Assumes responsibility for professional development by: Maintaining ongoing continuing education, Contributing to professional development of peers, and Participating in CQI. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred.

2 weeks ago

Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Interventional Radiology

Overview Provides comprehensive health care to patients in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff including medical evaluation, counseling and referrals. Responsibilities Essential Functions and Job Duties Communicates with medical information to clients. Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems. Develops educational programs with age-specific teaching tools for practice patients . Works closely with the Physician with client issues. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs. Review lab results and performs other medical monitoring, adhering to medical policies and procedures. Makes appropriate referrals to physicians. Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and agencies. Collaborates and communicates with other nurses, physicians and outside agencies as appropriate. Performs medical case management, following established departmental policies and procedures. Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories. Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs. Initiates treatments via prescriptions, tests, exams, and procedures. Performs routine health maintenance activities for established patients. Evaluates and treats work related injuries. Documents all care and completed all other required paperwork. Writes progress notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed. Develops, writes and /or updates Nurse Practitioner practice protocol annually, with physicians review. Assists the physician in monitoring the quality of medical services provided within the department. Performs administrative duties such as writing admission orders, working with staff regarding patient problems scheduling, records and other related duties. Maintains and uses knowledge of current medical practice and skills. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attends meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current CPR card. Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of arithmetic and algebra. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Ability to work under stress and unpredictable situations in handling injury situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. General Skill Requirements In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions. Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts. Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively. Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information. Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals. Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations. Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees. Education and/or Other Requirements Must be Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois. Successful completion of a formal nurse practitioner program approved by a national accrediting agency required. Must be certified by a national certified organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing. Environmental Factors This position is performed within an environment of regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, blood and body fluids. This position is performed within an environment of exposure to infection and contagious diseases. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to possess manual dexterity and mobility to meet demands of the job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and move through an office environment. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work under pressure with multiple interruptions. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Note Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

2 weeks ago

Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Cardiology

$44 - $77 / hour

Overview Provides comprehensive health care to patients in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff including medical evaluation, counseling and referrals. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Responsibilities Essential Functions and Job Duties Communicates with medical information to clients. Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems. Develops educational programs with age-specific teaching tools for practice patients . Works closely with the Physician with client issues. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs. Review lab results and performs other medical monitoring, adhering to medical policies and procedures. Makes appropriate referrals to physicians. Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and agencies. Collaborates and communicates with other nurses, physicians and outside agencies as appropriate. Performs medical case management, following established departmental policies and procedures. Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories. Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs. Initiates treatments via prescriptions, tests, exams, and procedures. Performs routine health maintenance activities for established patients. Evaluates and treats work related injuries. Documents all care and completed all other required paperwork. Writes progress notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed. Develops, writes and /or updates Nurse Practitioner practice protocol annually, with physicians review. Assists the physician in monitoring the quality of medical services provided within the department. Performs administrative duties such as writing admission orders, working with staff regarding patient problems scheduling, records and other related duties. Maintains and uses knowledge of current medical practice and skills. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attends meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current CPR card. Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of arithmetic and algebra. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Ability to work under stress and unpredictable situations in handling injury situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. General Skill Requirements In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions. Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts. Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively. Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information. Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals. Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations. Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees. Education and/or Other Requirements Must be Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois. Successful completion of a formal nurse practitioner program approved by a national accrediting agency required. Must be certified by a national certified organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing. Environmental Factors This position is performed within an environment of regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, blood and body fluids. This position is performed within an environment of exposure to infection and contagious diseases. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to possess manual dexterity and mobility to meet demands of the job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and move through an office environment. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work under pressure with multiple interruptions. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Note Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

2 weeks ago

$28.25 - $45.21 / hour

Memorial Health (IL) Springfield, IL

Registered Nurse (RN), Main OR Surgery

$30.23 - $48.37 / hour

Overview *** $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE *** This is a Full Time, Day Shift Poition, w/On-Call requirements (Five 8-hour shifts per week, Plus on-call) The Main Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for every aspect of the patient’s care during surgery. The day begins with preparing the room for the procedure, picking the patient up from pre-op, positioning the patient, maintaining the charting and caring for the patient before, during and after the surgery. The nurse will act as the liaison between the family and the surgeon beginning with the call to let the family know that the first incision has been made. The nurse will continue to contact the family every hour or two to provide updates. During the surgery, the nurse is responsible for updating charting/paperwork, getting supplies if needed and administering meds to the sterile field. This process may be repeated for 1-4 surgeries a day depending on length of each surgery. The nurse works in an extremely team focused environment with their core team, scrub personnel, CRNA, Anesthesiologist and surgeon. The department is fast paced and technologically driven, which includes 3 DaVinci robots. Springfield Memorial Hospital had one of the first DaVinci Xis in the area. A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to SMH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Responsibilities Recruiter: Sandy Dunn, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois required. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Memorial Health (IL) Springfield, IL

Clinical Documentation Improvement Nurse (RN)

$35.92 - $57.47 / hour

Overview The Clinical Documentation Specialist is responsible for improving the overall integrity of medical records documentation. The CDI Specialist uses clinical and coding knowledge to conduct clinically based concurrent and retrospective chart reviews to evaluate the clinical documentation of clinical services by identifying opportunities for improving timely, accurate and completeness of medical record documentation. Facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any clinical conditions or procedures to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care of the patient. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist plays a significant role in optimizing appropriate reimbursement for acute care services Responsibilities Completes thorough chart review for all identified inpatient accounts, assigns working DRG and alternative DRG if appropriate at time of admission. Reviews clinical documentation to facilitate the accurate representation of the severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care by improving the quality of the physician’s clinical documentation. Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of accurate documentation to capture all potential secondary diagnoses for accuracy and quality purposes, documents all identified CC/MCC’s appropriately. Initiates physician interaction when ambiguous, missing, or conflicting information is in the medical record, through the physician query process through verbal or written channels for documentation clarification requests. Conducts follow up reviews of clinical documentation to ensure points of clarification have been recorded in the patient’s record. Consults physician advisor when indicated by clinical review results or lack of query response for significant reportable condition or question of clinical validation. Partners with HIM Coding staff to ensure accuracy of diagnostic and procedural data and completeness of supporting documentation to determine final DRG, severity of illness, risk of mortality and quality outcomes. Utilizes HIM Coding feedback on completed documentation as a means of continuous self-evaluation; discusses identified feedback concerns with manager. Provides support and serves as a clinical resource to HIM Coding Team. Participates in ongoing education regarding regulatory (e.g. OIG, Medicare, JCAHO) and payor requirements for clinical documentation aspects of utilization management, compliance, and reimbursement optimization. Implements staff and physician education regarding clinical documentation initiatives. Implements quality improvement activities regarding clinical documentation issues. Serves as a resource for department managers, staff and physicians to obtain information or clarification on accurate and ethical reporting and documentation standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Provides support and serves as a resource for Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist. Demonstrates adherence to Memorial Behavioral Standards. Participates in weekend coverage schedule. Assists with departmental data collection and analysis as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education : BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois required. Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) preferred Experience : Minimum of 3- 5 years of recent acute care or home health nursing experience required. Previous clinical documentation experience strongly preferred with experience in a ssigning DRGs based on clinical documentation to facilitate reimbursement from admissions, and preparing supporting correspondence or appeal letters as needed. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Understanding of healthcare reimbursement mechanisms preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Understanding of the principles of performance improvement, team collaboration, and conflict resolution. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Infusion

$28.25 - $45.21 / hour

Overview ****Up to $10,000.00 Sign-on Bonus**** Position Summary: Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care; services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Responsibilities Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Professional Nursing Care Perform age appropriate assessment utilizing critical thinking skills. Function as a case manager for a group of patients in a particular geographic location. Provide after hours care on a rotation basis. Develop and revise an individualized Plan Of Care in partnership with patient/caregiver based on Identification of patient problems/need. Implement specific interventions to attain outcomes. Communicate/collaborate with other disciplines to provide optimal patient care and services. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate. Participate in educational offerings (ex: skills day; oxygen inservice; etc) Supervision and Delegation Appropriately supervise performance of LPN. Appropriately supervise performance of HHA and provide documentation to support such. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrate critical thinking skills. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Use therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrate assertiveness. Communicate relevant patient information to other disciplines and MD as appropriate. Document patient care according to MHSvc policies/procedures. Ensure appropriate implementation of MD orders. Participate in operational meetings (ex: All staff, MHS Connect, etc). Promote patient/family education. Precept nursing students. Participate in clinically/operationally related focus groups. Quality and Safety Identify and resolve patient safety risks. Participate in continuous quality improvement (Quality Initiative measures) including efforts to improve patient outcomes. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays. Professional Accountability Demonstrate ethical decision making. Advocate for patients/families/caregivers. Responsibly manages all equipment, supplies in his/her possession, including, but not limited to, laptop computer, FAX machine, cell phone, patient care supplies, etc. Performs other related work as required or requested. Qualifications Education: BSN is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required. Current CPR certification required. Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows: Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in a BSN or MSN program, or national certification required. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is preferred. Home health experience preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc.

Part-time

Memorial Health (IL) Lincoln, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

$30.23 - $48.37 / hour

Overview Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting. As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, you’ll play a critical role in providing comprehensive nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring the best possible outcomes for your patients. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise, compassion and dedication make a lasting impact. What You’ll Do: · Provide expert nursing care, performing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. · Administer medications, IV therapies and treatments with precision and adherence to physician orders. · Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans and discharge instructions. · Lead and coordinate care by supervising LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. · Identify and mitigate safety risks, ensuring a secure and supportive patient environment. · Play an active role in quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practices. Why Join Us? At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with: · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Medical, dental and vision insurance · 401(k) retirement plan · Flexible spending accounts · Continuing education opportunities · Life insurance and voluntary benefits · Mental health services · Employee Assistance Program · Adoption assistance · Local and national discount s To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: · Deliver direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies and clinical standards. · Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control guidelines and regulatory requirements. · Support patient and family education to promote informed healthcare decisions. · Assist in onboarding and training new nurses and students. · Participate in professional development, continuing education and hospital-wide quality initiatives. Location: This position is based at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care. Qualifications Who We’re Looking For: A compassionate nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Education, Licensures & Certifications: · Current RN license in Illinois required · BLS certification required within 30 days of hire · ACLS certification required within one year of hire Experience: · New graduates and experienced RNs welcome · Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels: o Clinical Nurse I: 0-12 credits, BSN preferred o Clinical Nurse II: 13-24 credits with evidence of performance across two categories, BSN preferred o Clinical Nurse III: 25-35 credits with performance across three categories, BSN or 30+ years of experience required o Clinical Nurse IV: 36+ credits with performance across three categories, BSN or MSN enrollment/completion required

Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Surgery - $20,000 Sign on Bonus

$30.23 - $48.37 / hour

Overview Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Responsibilities CLINICAL JUDGEMENT – Clinical reasoning, which includes decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Demonstrates the ability to assess the full scope of patient needs, using the nursing process on a continuous basis. Utilizes past nursing experience to anticipate problems while seeking out multi-disciplinary collaboration with comfort, when necessary. Recognizes patterns and trends that may predict the direction of illness. CARING PRACTICES: Nursing activity that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff. Working on another’s behalf and representing the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the clinical setting. Promotes safety throughout patient’s and family’s transitions along the healthcare continuum. Actively anticipates and monitors patient and family changes, responds appropriately. Effectively resolves patient complaints. Engages all patients in a personalized, compassionate manner. COLLABORATION/SYSTEMS THINKING – Working with others (e.g., patients, families, healthcare providers) in a way that promotes/encourages each person’s contribution toward achieving optimal/realistic patient/family goals. Involves intra-and inter- disciplinary work with colleagues and community. Body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever Environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family and staff, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems. Consults and coordinates with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Actively utilizes evidence-based practice and customer service data to improve caring practices. Effectively plans and communicates patient care plans. Facilitates active involvement of others in team meetings regarding patient care and/or practice issues. Seeks out opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Recruits diverse resources when appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. Serves as a resource to department and patient/family. RESPONSE TO DIVERSITY – The sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into the provision of care. Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, personalities, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values. Integrates cultural differences into patient/family care; incorporates appropriate alternative therapies. Tailors healthcare culture to meet the diverse needs and strengths of each patient/family. FACILITATION OF LEARNING – The ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team, and community. Include both formal and informal facilitation of learning. Develops and modifies patient/family education programs throughout delivery of care, collaborating and incorporating all healthcare providers’ and educational plans. Provides individualized care. Evaluates patient’s understanding by observing behavior changes throughout plan of care. Sets patient-driven goals for education. Work toward achieving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. CLINICAL INQUIRY (INNOVATOR/EVALUATOR) – The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice. Creating practice changes through research utilization and experimental learning. Adapts standards of care to serve particular patient populations. Seeks out advice to improve patient care. Evaluates current practices based on patient responses, analysis of literature, research, and education. Incorporates evidence based practice into care delivery. Actively pursues continuing educational opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Must obtain CPR and BLS certifications within 45 days of hire. ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy - $20,000 Sign on Bonus

$30.23 - $48.37 / hour

Overview Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Responsibilities CLINICAL JUDGEMENT – Clinical reasoning, which includes decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Demonstrates the ability to assess the full scope of patient needs, using the nursing process on a continuous basis. Utilizes past nursing experience to anticipate problems while seeking out multi-disciplinary collaboration with comfort, when necessary. Recognizes patterns and trends that may predict the direction of illness. CARING PRACTICES: Nursing activity that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients/families and staff. Working on another’s behalf and representing the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the clinical setting. Promotes safety throughout patient’s and family’s transitions along the healthcare continuum. Actively anticipates and monitors patient and family changes, responds appropriately. Effectively resolves patient complaints. Engages all patients in a personalized, compassionate manner. COLLABORATION/SYSTEMS THINKING – Working with others (e.g., patients, families, healthcare providers) in a way that promotes/encourages each person’s contribution toward achieving optimal/realistic patient/family goals. Involves intra-and inter- disciplinary work with colleagues and community. Body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever Environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family and staff, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems. Consults and coordinates with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Actively utilizes evidence-based practice and customer service data to improve caring practices. Effectively plans and communicates patient care plans. Facilitates active involvement of others in team meetings regarding patient care and/or practice issues. Seeks out opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored. Recruits diverse resources when appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. Serves as a resource to department and patient/family. RESPONSE TO DIVERSITY – The sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into the provision of care. Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, personalities, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values. Integrates cultural differences into patient/family care; incorporates appropriate alternative therapies. Tailors healthcare culture to meet the diverse needs and strengths of each patient/family. FACILITATION OF LEARNING – The ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team, and community. Include both formal and informal facilitation of learning. Develops and modifies patient/family education programs throughout delivery of care, collaborating and incorporating all healthcare providers’ and educational plans. Provides individualized care. Evaluates patient’s understanding by observing behavior changes throughout plan of care. Sets patient-driven goals for education. Work toward achieving Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. CLINICAL INQUIRY (INNOVATOR/EVALUATOR) – The ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice. Creating practice changes through research utilization and experimental learning. Adapts standards of care to serve particular patient populations. Seeks out advice to improve patient care. Evaluates current practices based on patient responses, analysis of literature, research, and education. Incorporates evidence based practice into care delivery. Actively pursues continuing educational opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse - RN. BLS & CPR required. ACLS preferred.