NI-RN (BSN)

Pay Range: $36.83 - $57.09 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Coordinates, oversees and delivers patient care system-wide using an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.  Directs and provides patient teaching activities.  Maintains standards of professional nursing practices.  Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.  Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient.  

CFMH Only - Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment and recommends disposition according to standardized level of care criteria and consultation with on-call psychiatrist.  Ensures linkage with other community agencies.  Completes admission procedures for all programs within the Center for Mental Health (CFMH.)  Performs telephone triage functions.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Bachelors degree in nursing required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois and required certification for respective nursing departments.  Bi-annual CPR certification required. Specialty certification in area of concentration preferred.

Non-Invasive Cardiology:  CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.  ACLS required within one year of hire.

Cath Lab:  ACLS certification required within one year of hire.

Emergency Department:  Bi-annual CPR certification required, which is required to be renewed by the recommended renewal date as stated on the card.  RN must obtain the following certifications within 6 months of employment:  ACLS (maintain), PALS (maintain) and CPI.  RN must also obtain and maintain the following certifications within 18 months of employment:  ENPC, TNCC and ECRN.

Heart Hospital Nursing Units:  Heart Hospital RN must obtain ACLS with in one year of