Registered Nurse RN - Medical Surgical

at  Ascension

DETAILS

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• Department: Medical Surgical

• Schedule: Registry I, day shifts 7am-7pmSECTION 10.1 IN HOUSE REGISTRY NURSE I (UNIT BASED)In House Registry Nurse I nurses are bargaining unit nurses who report to a unit manager, with the following commitment:1) The nurse shall agree to work, when needed, a minimum of nine (9) posted shifts in a six (6) week schedule.2) The nurse shall agree to work, when needed, three (3) weekend shifts in a six (6) week schedule.3) The nurse shall agree to work two (2) tracked holidays of the manager’s choice.
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph
• Location: Joliet, IL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Nurses hired after May 23, 2014, who have a diploma or an associates’ degree in nursing will be required to be accepted into a BSN program within six (6) months of the nurse’s hire date. The nurse will be required to complete a BSN program within three (3) years of his/her hire date.

Work Experience:

• Two to four years of clinical nurse experience preferred.

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.