2371 - SRH NR 2S REGISTERED NURSE (IHR) at Sinai Chicago – Chicago, Illinois

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the total nursing care for a designated group of pediatrics to geriatric patients undergoing a variety of rehabilitative and disease processes. The RN works toward the improvement of care and quality of life for patients. Reports to : Clinically directed by Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Supervisor. Administratively to Nurse Executive Provides Supervision to : Staff RN's when acting as charge nurse, LPN's and PCP's.

• Develops an ongoing comprehensive data base (Admission assessment) for each patient using patient, families and significant others and other health care workers as sources of information when appropriate.
• Monitors and recognizes obvious deviations from normal age appropriate level and recognizes subtle alterations in the patient's physiological and psychological status that may indicate potential or actual patient problems.
• Gives a thorough concise report at change of shift
• Assesses and facilitates patient / caregiver interaction and relationship
  BENEFITS:
  
• Medical
  EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:
  
• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School
• Active RN license in the State of Illinois required
• BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers AHA approved, Level C required
• BSN Preferred
• 1-2 years of experience within a hospital setting
• Leadership ability
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to function independently within scope of clinical practice