Registered Nurse 3 CSO

Location

Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Nursing Administration

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $43.55 - $66.88 per hour

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Summary

The RNIII is a proficient nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of patient management; can accommodate unplanned events and can respond with efficiency, flexibility and confidence. The RN 3 immediately sees the whole situation while being able to discriminate that which is most relevant; has developed advanced communication and collaboration skills along with system savvy.

The RN 3 assumes a leadership role in the clinical practice area, using clinical experience to serve as a role model and coach. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information

Required Job Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (New graduates must have acceptance into an accredited school of nursing within 6

months from date of hire,

• Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
• RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
• Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
• Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• CPR
• Consistent proficient performance at RN 2 position or equivalent experience.
• National Certification within 1 year after eligibility for the certification exam. (Candidates with Master’s Degrees are required to acquire National Certification within 2 years of assuming position)
• ACLS for ICU, Tele, Endo, PACU, IR, ED required within 3 months of hire
• PALS for PACU, ED required within 3 months of hire
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills are required in order to teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.

Physical Demands:

• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
• 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.
• Ability to care for patients in the following age categories:
• Toddlers (1-3 years) depending on cluster
• Pre-Schoolers (3-5 years) depending on cluster
• School Age (5-12 years) depending on cluster
• Adolescents (12-18 years)
• Young Adults (19-45 years)
• Middle Adults (45-60 years)
• Older Adults (greater than 60)

Responsibilities:

Evidence Based Practice

• Ensures that staff applies current evidence based guidelines (P&P, standards of care, protocols, pathways).
• Seeks out current evidence based information and is accountable for sharing with peers.
• Participates in unit based quality initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.

Relationships and Caring

• 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.
• Anticipates patient/ family-clinician communication breakdown and implements appropriate action to resolve.
• Serves as a role model by demonstrating advanced interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in the management of complex patient care situations.
• Resolves conflict effectively to continuously improve team relationships at the unit level.

Critical Thinking

• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
• Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
• Anticipates potential problems and identifies subtle changes in patient status which lead to early and effective interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Supports less experienced staff in management of complex patient situations.
• Provides coaching for reflection and review of complex patient situations in order to identify practical solutions.

Technical Expertise

• Models the safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Evaluates the application of safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) on the unit and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk.
• Models effective, sophisticated teaching strategies for patients and families.

Leadership

• Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions support unit leadership and goals.
• Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit level.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

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