RN Progressive Critical Care Unit Transition Program - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Elmhurst Hospital
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

RN Progressive Critical Care Unit Transition ProgramEdward-Elmhurst Health (EEH) is one of the nation#s 15 Top Health Systems as designated by IBM Watson Health. Our system includes three hospitals- Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health- and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The system has annual revenues of more than $1.5 billion, more than 60 locations across a service area of 1.7 million residents and nearly 8,500 employees. In addition to achieving Magnet status through the ANCC, both Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals have each earned an #A# in the prestigious Leapfrog Group#s Hospital safety grades. Come join our system where we focus on a safe, seamless and personal patient experience! Progressive Critical Care Unit Transition Program Job Summary: The staff nurse has the primary responsibility and accountability for the total nursing care of the patients as identified by the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act. The Progressive Critical Care RN Transition Program is designed for RNs with current BLS certification and a minimum of 1-year inpatient nursing experience who are interested in the progressive critical care department at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. Location: Elmhurst Hospital,#155 E. Brush Hill Road,#Elmhurst, Illinois Hours: Full Time#Nights#Work 72 hours in a 2 week pay period.## 7:00pm-7:00am##Rotate every 3rd weekend and#Holiday rotations.# Orientation:#Between 8-12 weeks, dependent on level of previous experience. # Day Shift: All orientation is completed on day shift. Additional classroom instruction/online module completion at the discretion of the PCCU Educator. Night Shift: First 3-4 weeks orient on day shift, then transition to night shift. Additional classroom instruction/online module completion at the discretion of the PCCU Educator. Benefits: Yes KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience: Bachelor#s Degree or higher in Nursing Required Education, Skills and/or Experience: #Associate Degree or higher in Nursing If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor#s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021) Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfathered OR RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021 Required License and/or Certification: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within six months of start date into position Edward-Elmhurst Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical and dental 401K Paid time off Fitness Center Memberships Tuition Reimbursement HEC#

Edward-Elmhurst Health (EEH) is one of the nation's 15 Top Health Systems as designated by IBM Watson Health.

Our system includes three hospitals- Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health- and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The system has annual revenues of more than $1.5 billion, more than 60 locations across a service area of 1.7 million residents and nearly 8,500 employees. In addition to achieving Magnet status through the ANCC, both Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals have each earned an "A" in the prestigious Leapfrog Group's Hospital safety grades.

Come join our system where we focus on a safe, seamless and personal patient experience!

Progressive Critical Care Unit Transition Program

Job Summary: The staff nurse has the primary responsibility and accountability for the total nursing care of the patients as identified by the Standards of Nursing Practice and the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act.

The Progressive Critical Care RN Transition Program is designed for RNs with current BLS certification and a minimum of 1-year inpatient nursing experience who are interested in the progressive critical care department at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

Location: Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, Illinois

Hours: Full Time Nights Work 72 hours in a 2 week pay period. 7:00pm-7:00am Rotate every 3rd weekend and Holiday rotations.

Orientation: Between 8-12 weeks, dependent on level of previous experience.

Day Shift: All orientation is completed on day shift. Additional classroom instruction/online module completion at the discretion of the PCCU Educator.

Night Shift: First 3-4 weeks orient on day shift, then transition to night shift. Additional classroom instruction/online module completion at the discretion of the PCCU Educator.

Benefits: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing
* Required Education, Skills and/or Experience:
* Associate Degree or higher in Nursing
* If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)


* Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfathered

OR

* RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021
* Required License and/or Certification:
* Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
* Current CPR Certification issued by either American Heart Association or American Red Cross
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within six months of start date into position

Edward-Elmhurst Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical and dental

401K

Paid time off

Fitness Center Memberships

Tuition Reimbursement

HEC#

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