Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Operating Room Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift 4 Work
8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
$10.00 - $500.00 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.
The RN Unit Based Per Diem is a nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN UBPD identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN UBPD continues to consult other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job
- Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
- BSN.
- 1-2 years of critical care or ER experience.
- CPR-BLS certification.
- Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
- Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations Preferred Job
- MSN degree. Physical Demands:
- Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
- 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.
1. Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities. 2. Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action. 3.
Recognizes pattern/ groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address. 4. Communicates current evidence-based information with peers. 5. 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. 6.
Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families. 7. Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families. 8. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences. 9.
Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively. 10. Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care. 11. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications. 12.
Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk. 13. Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families. 14. Demonstrates the ability to effectively precept staff and students on the unit. 15.
Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care. 16. Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes. 17. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
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