RN Progressive Critical Care Unit - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: Elmhurst Hospital
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

RN Progressive Critical Care UnitTop 15 Healthcare#Systems 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! GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides professional nursing care according in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients# condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients# progress, and records pertinent observations.# Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff# Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals.# The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift.. Progressive Critical Care Unit Locations: Elmhurst Hospital## 155 E. Brush Hill Road# Hours: Full time. Will work 72 hours in a two-week pay period. Nights# 7:00pm- 7:00am Rotate weekends and holidays. 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 EKG and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS) preferred at hire, but 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 # #HEC23 # EEH12

Top 15 Healthcare Systems 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!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides professional nursing care according in accordance with the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients' condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients' progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift..

Progressive Critical Care Unit

Locations: Elmhurst Hospital 155 E. Brush Hill Road

Hours: Full time. Will work 72 hours in a two-week pay period. Nights 7:00pm- 7:00am Rotate weekends and holidays.

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
* EKG and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALCS) preferred at hire, but 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

#HEC23

EEH12

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