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Form of workNursing
UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
SAH NICU
Full Time · Eve/Night · 1900-0730
\*$5,000-$10,000 sign on bonus\*
POSITION SUMMARY:
Coordinates, oversees and delivers patient care system-wide using an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and provides patient teaching activities. Maintains standards of professional nursing practices. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Bachelors degree in nursing required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois and the following certifications:
- Bi-annual CPR certification required.
- NRP by end of orientation.
- STABLE certification within 1 year of hire.
- RNC certification within 3 years of hire.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner. Willingness to accept responsibility. Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments. Leadership skills essential to the position. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all customers of the organization. Ability to transition between facilities based on the needs of the health system. Ability to serve on neonatal transport team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates use of the nursing process in the delivery of individualized plan of patient care.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and exercises nursing judgment in evaluating patient care situations.
- Demonstrates effective documentation and communication skills.
- Promotes safety and infection control procedures.
- Provides care and education incorporating age-specific, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient and significant other into the plan of care.
- Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, and compliance efforts.
- Member of the neonatal transport team.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all customers of the department and organization.
- Acts as a patient advocate, protecting patient rights, dignity and privacy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Job Type: Full-time
