RN2, CVICU (weekender, nights)-20813

Position Overview

The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. This role identifies patterns in patient responses and uses past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 consults with other members of the health care team when additional assistance is needed and exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values while adhering to policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the collection of data to support unit-based quality initiatives, research, and evidence-based activities.
• Utilizes system-wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns of problems in specific patient populations and initiates actions to address them.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication and mutual goal setting.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services.
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Prioritizes care for complex patients based on previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and responds effectively.
• Uses medical devices safely and effectively in patient care.
• Implements policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (e.g., fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk identification).
• Individualizes teaching plans based on thorough assessment to meet learning needs.
• Provides education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills and delegates to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintains accountability for professional practice and progression toward annual goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (Note: Associates Degree in Nursing [ADN] may be accepted under specified conditions; a baccalaureate degree must be earned within the outlined timeframe and all conditions of employment must be met).
• Analytical ability and effective communication skills are required for leadership and teaching.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in challenging situations.
• Must be able to walk throughout the Medical Center and remain on feet for most of the shift.
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing 35-40 lbs, and safely lift and position patients (some may exceed 300 lbs).
• Capability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard for data entry, and closely examine specimens, images, or reports.
• Comfort with performing procedures where carelessness may lead to injury, illness, or exposure to infectious materials and/or strong chemicals.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour. Salaries are determined based on education, job-related experience, skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data.
• Benefits: Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at Rush benefits page.