RN - IMCU - IL job in Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families. • Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice. • Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. • Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice. • Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice. • Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm. • Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries. • Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care. • Enhances own professional growth and development. • Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations.


Must Haves:
License: Current IL RN License.
Certification: American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification and NIHSS within 3 months of hire.
Experience: At least one year of experience in acute med/tele, PCU, ICU experience required.
Education: ADN

Preferred:
BSN. Two years of experience in critical care is preferred.

Tell me about the unit:
Number of Beds:	14
Patient Population:	• IMCU receives all of our stepdowns and post RRT patients, chronic vents, pulmonary patients
Common Diagnosis:	medicine ,impella,, pulmonary , typical medical PCU, drug OD. Post cardiac arrest, CIWA,neuro brain bleed post TNK. Renal CRRT
What is the nurse to patient ratio?	1:2, or 1:1 depending on diagnosis and acuity
Average number of admits per day or week:	admits average 5
What type of personality works well in this department?:	Willing to work with others in a team environment, able to help others, compassionate with families
What opportunities for career progression and growth exist?:	Clinical ladder, open heart classes, future clinical coordinator opportunities, NPAP, CCRN exam certification opportunities

Job ID: 482620

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