Registered Nurse (RN)- Surgical 3CD

Department:

35812 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 3CD Surgical

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Scheduled Hours 1900-0730

As for weekends/holidays...our current schedule:

1. RNs work every 3rd weekend. 

2. RNs work every other holiday. We have a holiday assignment with group A & B that rotates every other year. 

Unit CD has 23 bed specializing in the post-operative care of urology, colorectal, vascular, GYN and plastics. Most admissions come from PACU.  They give you the tools to work as an ICU step down. PTs are high-acuity. 3CD Nurses demonstrate their lifelong commitment to excellent clinical practice and patient outcomes. Recipient of the Lighthouse Award for Patient Experience. If you are looking for a fun, exciting and fast paced unit, 3CD is for you!

Additional NOC Shift Resources Include:

• Charge RN
• Sister Unit teammates
• Clinical Resource Nurse (M-F 2300-0730)
• House Supervisor
• Stat Team
• Off-shift Unit Supervisor
• PCM with varied shifts including evenings/early mornings

This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000, payable after hire

Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

Tuition Assistance up to $7,200

RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates

Military/Veteran Friendly

This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $10,000, payable after hire

Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

Tuition Assistance up to $7,200

RN Referral $5,000 for Advocate Aurora Teammates

Military/Veteran Friendly

Major Responsibilities:

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
• Participates in professional activities which co