Registered Nurse - ICU in Aurora, Illinois at Rush Copley Medical Center

Position Summary: The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• License: Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse license required.
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. For hires or transfers on/after 8/1/2013, must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire/transfer date.
• Certifications: CPR and ACLS required.
• (New grads have 6 months from date of hire for ACLS certification).
• NIHSS required within 3 months of hire.
• Special Skills: Specialty certification recommended after 2 years of critical care experience.
• Permission to give Moderate Sedation under the direct supervision of ordering physician.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care environment is preferred.
• New graduates are accepted in combination with new graduate programs.