Registered Nurse Cardiac Pulmonary Critical Decission Unit New Grad 7 PM - 7 AM

Department:

35832 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 621 Post Coronary Care IU Unit (PCCU)

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

New Grad RN CPCDU 0.9FTE NOC

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus, payable after start, external hire.

Registered Nurse Cardiac Pulmonary Critical Decission Unit New Grad

Hours 7 PM - 7 AM 

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates RN Case Manager and with members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary.
• Conducts thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of assigned patients and updates plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit finding. Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a result of assigned visits. Communicates those changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as indicated.
• Schedules patients and case conferences with primary registered nurse.
• Assists with the discharge planning process according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.
• Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.
• Communicates problems to physicians and RN Case Manager, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.
• Follows published policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), and
• A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, and
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.Newly graduated from a BSN program or Less than 1 year experience working in a nursing position. Graduate of a BSN program less than one year from hire date. Previous health care experience preferred.Works under the direction of a RN case manager no less than 9-12 months to build clinical skills and autonomy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to document and access information in an electronic medical record.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout