RN 1 Weekend Program, ED

Rush University Medical Center - Oak Park, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Oak Park, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
• Uses evidenced based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
• Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication.
• Acknowledges patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
• Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
• Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
• Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
• Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
• Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.
• Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
• Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
• Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in nursing and enrolled in a BSN program, baccalaureate program or Masters in Nursing, required to complete degree within five years from date of hire.
• Non-baccalaureate RNs are not eligible for promotion.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or other major (except current employees hired before October 31, 2009).
• Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS within 1 year for ICU, Tele, Endo, PACU, IR, ED.
• PALS within 1 year for PACU, ED.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills are required in order to teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.