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Registered Nurse- PACU (Recovery Room)- Day Shift
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,497 / year median in Illinois
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Responsible for providing professional nursing care for SIH patients.
- 9:00 AM-9:30PM- 3 days a week- Call required Education
- Associate, Diploma, Bachelor's degree or Master's in Nursing Licenses and Certification
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/BLS Card
- Current
ACLS & PALS
card (within 6 months of hire)Emergency Room:
10306, 20306, 30306, 40306Recovery Room:
10314, 20314, 30314, 40314 Experience and SkillsTechnical Experience:
NA Role Specific Responsibilities- Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs
- Establish a compassionate environment to provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patient and families
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team.
- Provide in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients
- Demonstrate ability to use clinical judgement in conjunction with critical thinking to recognize, act upon, and report changes in patient condition.
- Complete, accurate and timely documentation in patient medical record
- Provide input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety and quality of care
- Supervision and delegation responsibilities of licensed practical nurse and/or unlicensed assistant personnel
- Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service professionals
- Timely completion of required education, competencies, and licensure.
- Float to other SIH nursing units within competency level Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $31.