Edward-Elmhurst Health Looking for RN Critical Care Unit at Elmhurst, Illinois Full Time

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!

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: Part time. Will work 48 hours in a two-week pay period. Nights 7:00pm- 7:00am Rotate weekends and holidays.

Benefits: Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:

* Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing

2. 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

3. 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
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Edward-Elmhurst Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical and dental

401K

Paid time off

Fitness Center Memberships

Tuition Reimbursement

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