Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Spine ENT Surgical

Department:

34408 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 11S Spine

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time, 12 hour shifts available on nights

Weekend program nights may be available, please ask if interested!

Every third weekend and rotating holidays

Elevate your work/home life balance as an employee with the following:

• 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
• Nurse Residency for RN’s with less than 1-year experience
• Full Time 12-hour shifts with every third weekend rotation and 50% holiday rotation

11S is an Ortho/Spine/ENT/Surgical unit with 24 private patient rooms located on the 11th floor of the Garden Tower.  Our nursing staff are integral members of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Nurses are supported by unit-based case management, social work, pharmacist, physical therapist, and a network of clinicians from all medical specialties.  We promote growth and development of our nurses by encouraging certification in Ortho, Med-Surg, Pain, Palliative Care and Geriatrics.  Shared Governance opportunities for growth in career: ACC, EXCEL, NSI champion groups and support of professional development opportunities at a local and national level.   Apply now!!!

Develop and expand your nursing practice with the following:

•    Newly Licensed RN’s: team support throughout orientation, Nurse 
        Residency Program, and continued education to build a strong foundation 
        in your professional practice.
•    Experienced RN’s: Join our winning team!  Bring your skill set and we will 
        foster your professional development in the organization.
•    Being part of a highly skilled and resilient group of teammates 
        committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate
        healthcare to diverse patient populations in a variety of settings.
•    Quickly adapting and integrating into new working relationships through 
        consistent collaboration.
•    Coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to 
        deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, 
        policies, and procedures.
•    Leading the way through patient-centered care and an inclusive team 
        approach.

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.