Job Title: Registered Nurse 1- PICU
Department:
Shift: 3rd
Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care
Job Number: 2023-3283
Date Posted: 08/31/2023
Position Type:
Job Qualifications:
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Registered Nurse 1 Division of Nursing and
(RN 1) Perioperative/Interventional Nursing
REPORTS TO: Unit Director COST CENTER:
Assistant Unit Director
JOB CLASS NUMBER: 9949
JOB GRADE: 01 - TYPE: 1 or 2
FLSA STATUS: HOURLY
The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN 1 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Evidence Based Interventions
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1.2
1.3
Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
2. Relationships and Caring
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes
Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
3. Critical Thinking
3.1
3.2
3.3
Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
4. Technical Expertise
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.
Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
5. Leadership
5.1
5.2
5.3
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
Maintain current BLS certification.
Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
Analytical ability is required.
Communication skills are required in order to teach.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Date Revised: 09/08, 07/12, 09/12,01/13, 02/13, 05/16,1/9/23