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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge, Illinois

About this job

THIS REGISTERED NURSE (BSN) POSITION WORKS PRN/REGISTRY in the CARDIAC CATH LAB:

* Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL

* Flexibility to work all shifts

* Experienced Cath Lab, ICU or PACU RN's only

HIGHLIGHTS for YOUR CAREER at ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Perfect opportunity to supplement income / keep cardiac catheterization lab skills fresh / experience working at Advocate Health Care.

Level 1 Trauma and Stroke designated medical center

Magnet designated hospital for excellence in nursing

WHAT YOU DO:

The PRN Clinician assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients.

A PRN Clinician ~ Unit plans and sets goals which demonstrates a holistic approach to patients and families.

Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE CONSIDERED:

* Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

* Minimum 1 year of experience

* Current Illinois RN license

* Current CPR

* Earn 10.0 continuing education credits annually

* Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Good communication skills

Computer skills

Good time management and organizational skills

Familiarity with patient care equipment

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing

Certain positions may need to take call

Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment

Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace

Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick

Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster

Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients

Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit

Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly

Accountabilities:

Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum

Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality, cost effective care

Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues

Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem~solving model

Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.