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Description
Registered Nurse (Cardiology)
* Ambulatory
* Chicago (Lincoln Park)
* Part time
* Days
Position Summary:
The purpose is to assist providers in delivering patient care in an office/clinic setting by performing patient assessments and documenting medical histories and vital signs. This role utilizes the nursing process and performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice: clinician, clinical inquiry, teacher, professional development and leadership. Responsibilities also include patient/family education and instruction during visits, performing telephone triage and other activities as assigned. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process
Essential Job Functions:
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Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools.
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Individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan.
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Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan whether that be in the Electronic Medical Record or in the paper chart.
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Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
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Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations.
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Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
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Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities.
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Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy.
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Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals.
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Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
FTE status: PT-40
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
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Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
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CPR certification required.
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Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff.
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Basic computer skills required.
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Details:
Job Id:
19295099
Posted / Updated:
7/9/2010 3:43:13 AM
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