RRT RN-0.9FTE 7am–730pm

RN -RRT

$5,000 Employee Referral

$5,000 Sign On Bonus.

Major Responsibilities:

• Clinical and Professional Practice
• Clinical Excellence and Leadership
• Performance and Quality Improvement
• Innovation, Research and Technical Expertise

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • 3+ years of ICU or ED experience • See Education Addendum for site specific requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• • Excellent communication skills • Excellent computer skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• • Current Illinois RN license • Current BLS • Current ACLS • Current PALS • Current CCRN upon hire or within 2 years • Certifications/education required for the nursing specialty – See Certification Addendum

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing Certain positions may need to take call Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Addendum: Education Addendum ALL SITES • GRADUATE FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF NURSING • BSN PREFERRED BroMenn Medical Center: • Effective 01/01/2015: ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program within two years of hire date and to be completed within five years of hire date. Children's Hospitals: • Effective 01/01/2017: Complete and maintain PALS certification within 6 months of hire Christ Medical Center: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required • Certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements. Condell Medical Center: • Effective 02/01/2015: ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program in two years and to be completed in five years. Good Samaritan Hospital: • Externally hired new grads BSN required. BSN preferred for experienced new hire nurses. • Certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements. Good Shepherd Hospital: • Effective 07/01/2015: ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program in two years and to be completed in five years. Illinois Masonic Medical Center: • Effective 01/01/2012: – New Grads: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required – Experienced RNs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. – Experienced RNs: Invasive Cardiology (Cath/EP) and Operating Room (OR) – ADN may be acceptable with greater than 3 years of experience in specific specialties with agreement on hire to enroll and complete BSN completion program within 3 years of hire. • Certification in your area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements. – If employed prior to January 1, 2012 and have shown demonstrated attempts but failed to become certified, the associate will be grandfathered. Lutheran General Hospital: • Effective 06/01/2012: ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program in two years to be completed in five years. Sherman Hospital: • Effective 01/01/2015: ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program and to be completed in four years. South Suburban Hospital: • ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in a BSN completion program within two years of hire date and to be completed within five years. Trinity Hospital: • ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in a BSN completion program within two years of hire date and to be completed within five years. Certification Addendum Associates will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others) Mother Baby: • Completes basic AWHONN FHMPP 2 day course • Completes annual FHR competency • Completes and maintains NRP certification as assigned Emergency Room: • Completes and maintains ECRN certification, if base station. • Completes and maintains ACLS & PALS certification after 1 year experience. • Completes and maintains TNS/TNCC & ECRN certification after 2 years experience ICU/CCU: • Successfully completes ECG course and annual exam • Completes and maintains ACLS certification NICU • Completes and maintains NRP certification within 6 months of hire Mental Health: • No additional requirements M/S Tele: • Completes ECG course and annual exam • Completes and maintains ACLS certification Neuro: • Completes and maintains ACLS certification Oncology: • Completes radiation therapy safety competency. • Completes central line competency including declogging of central lines. • Completes chemotherapy provider course and maintains renewal every 2 years Rehabilitation: • No additional requirements Surgery/OR: • Demonstrates the ability to both scrub and circulate in most cases Interventional Cardiology: • Complies with established radiation safety standards • Completes and maintains ACLS certification Pediatrics: • Completes and maintains ACLS certification within 6 months of hire PICU: • Complete and maintain PALS certification within 6 months of hire Surgical Heart: • Completes ECG course and annual exam • Completes and maintains ACLS certification Pediatric Surgical Heart: • Completes and maintains PALS certification within 6 months of hire IV/Infusion: • Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI or Vascular Access Certification (VA-BC) within 2 years of hire

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.