Registered Nurse AMG Internal Medicine

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: October 7, 2021

Job Description:

This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus, payable after hire, external hires only

Registered Nurse – Outpatient Internal Medicine Clinic in Downers Grove

Full Time. Hours typically M-F 8-5, with some late nights and Saturday hours possible

Job Summary

Using evidence~based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient~centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established

standards, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current Illinois RN license
• Current CPR
• Good communication skills and Good computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with patient care equipment
•  Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing, Certain positions may need to take call
• Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 04/20/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

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