Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse

Staff Nurse, Registered Nurse 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Aurora, IL 60504 $32.20

• $45.00 an hour
• Full-time Union Health Service 13 reviews $32.20
• $45.00 an hour

• Full-time Position:

  Staff Nurse
• Registered Nurse (RN)

Status:

Full-time (40 hours per week) Location Polk Street Center

• 1634 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60612

Shift:

Days (8:00am

• 5:30pm) Who we are: Union Health Service (UHS) is an AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory HealthCare) accredited non-profit multi-specialty managed care plan covering approximately 48,000 Chicago area union members and their dependents since 1955.

UHS has approximately 50 primary care physicians, over 70 specialist physicians and a tremendous clinical and support staff at 6 different medical facilities. UHS is proud to be an employer that has a diverse workforce

• boasting multi-language skills across the organization, merging different cultures and heritage
• a proven strategy that comes with a long history of people who have stayed in the company for many years.

We have an average length of service of over 12 years, above industry standard employee benefits, and eighty percent of our employees are union members.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, the Staff Nurse provides ambulatory care services to patients in all age groups, working with primary care and specialty physicians to assess and treat patient conditions and provide preventive services. The Staff Nurse is assisted by medical assistants and unit clerks. Assesses unscheduled patients who present for treatment Checks in scheduled patients and prepares patients for examination by taking vital signs, weight, height in some cases, history of complaints, and ordering preliminary work to be done prior to unscheduled visits. Ensures that physician's previous and current orders are carried out. Obtains hospital results when necessary. Assists the physician as necessary with general examination, pelvic exams, ear irrigation, suture removal, preparing specimens for lab, throat cultures etc. Assists and prepares patients for minor surgery, proctoscopy, cystoscopy, and other procedures. Follows up with abnormal test results to ensure physician intervention. Ensures all documentation guidelines are met within the EMR. Maintains daily schedules and makes appointments when necessary Administers injections, immunizations and performs venipuncture. Provides patient education regarding health maintenance and disease management. Various other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

Illinois RN Licensure required. CPR certification required. Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and stand for long periods of time required. Ability to work cooperatively with a team of professionals and communicate professionally required. Spanish or Polish speaking preferred. Able to work flex shifts Monday-Friday, between 8:00am-5:30pm (possibly until 8:00pm on Tues.& Thurs.) and some Saturdays required. Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved

COVID-19

vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.

What you will receive:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Medical & Dental coverage with minimal employee bi-weekly contribution. Life & AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance options Pension Plan

• UHS invests in your future. Retirement Savings Plan
• plan for your future and life after UHS with our tax deferred 403b plan. Tuition Reimbursement
• looking to continue your education toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree. Uniform Allowance
• $400 per year. Transportation/Parking Allowance
• $60 per month. Continuing Education Reimbursement
• $1,400 every 2 years and 5 paid days off. Paid Time off
• we make sure employees have the time they need to recharge and be the best versions of themselves! Vacation Pay
• 10 days 1st year, 15 Days 2nd year, 20 Days 5th year, 25 Days 10th year Sick Pay
• 12 Days per year, accrue up to 60 days Holiday Pay
• 10 Days per year + your

Birthday Bereavement Pay Jury Duty Pay Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$32.20

• $45.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Are you able to commute to Aurora Center location at 3535 East New York Street Suite 210, Aurora, IL 60504? Are you able to work 8 hour shifts Mon.

• Fri.

, flex shift btw 8am-5:30pm? Are you able to float on occasion to 87th Street Center location, 2800 West 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60652, Aurora Center, 3535 East New York Street, Aurora, IL 60504, Northwest Center, 4701 North Cumberland Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706, Oak Park Center, 610 South Maple Avenue, Suite 2300 Oak Park, IL 60304 or Evanston Center, 1325 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202?

Experience:

Nursing:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Polish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) IL RN Nursing License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person