Trinity Health NICU RN position in Maywood, Illinois
Utilizes current nursing practices to provide patient care while focusing on the needs of the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As a contributing member of a health care team, develops and provides a comprehensive plan of care for assigned patients. Recognizes and consistently applies knowledge of Loyola's 14 Magnet Forces.
Position Summary:
Utilizes current nursing practices to provide patient care while focusing on the needs of the patient and
exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As a contributing member of a
health care team, develops and provides a comprehensive plan of care for assigned patients.
nurse orders by administering medications and
performing treatments and testing as prescribed by the physician, and documents
accordingly . Recognizes symptoms and establishes priorities
consistent with patient's condition . Documents ongoing
assessments of patient's physical and emotional status in order to address patient
needs appropriately Demonstrates mastery of required
unit-based competencies and orientation goals.
Plan of Care - Obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an
appropriate patient educational plan. Formulates, implements and continually
revises patient plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient,
information acquired from patient’s database, and resources within the medical
center Collaborates with other members of the health care
team to promote effective patient care
Communication - Performs required documentation and communicates in a
competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and
regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and
department information to ensure patient rights
Discharge Planning - Reviews and evaluates discharge plans with the
multidisciplinary teams, the patient, and family to promote timely and appropriate
discharge
Quality Improvement – Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality
and cost outcomes
Professional Development Activities - Demonstrates accountability for professional
growth and job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and
knowledge
Complexity Factor: C
Work consists of various duties involving different processes and methods. Factors to be considered differ
with each assignment, and elements of the work must be identified and analyzed to determine appropriate
action. (Ex. Manager, RN, Physical Therapist, Admin Asst, Supervisors, Medical Records Tech)
Impact Factor: I
Moderate impact on a limited phase of Loyola activity. Significant impact on the life and health of students
or patients. (Ex. RN, OT II, PT II, Network Analyst, Manager)
Freedom of Action:
General instructions are available but employee has latitude to set priorities. Questionable items referred to
supvsr.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Staff: N/A - position does not supervise staff
Functional: N/A - no functional supervisory responsibilities
Safety Accountabilities::
Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will perform their
job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to reduce the risk of harm to
patients, families and co-workers.
Quality Improvement Accountabilities:
Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its patients and their
families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities.
Magis & Service Excellence Accountabilities Trinity Health Core Values:
Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation
through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve
quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment.
Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service
Excellence standards.
Patient Population Specific Competencies:
Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient populations
served by the specific unit to which the incumbent is assigned.
Must be able to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information needed to
identify each patient’s requirement relative to population specific needs.
The primary patient population for the unit is (ie clinical, disease, culture, special needs, etc.)
Age Specific Competencies:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development for the appropriate age span of the
unit’s patients. The age span of the unit's patients is:
Other
III. Position Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Required: Bachelors Degree
Preferred: N/A
Specify Degree(s): Nursing
Residency: N/A
Minimum Experience:
Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Managerial Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
CPR - Basic Life Support
Nursing - Current Registered Nurse license State of Illinois
Preferred: N/A
Other: Specialty certification in a clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing
organization is preferred.
Computer Skills: Excel & Word & Power Point preferred
Required:
Basic Keyboarding Skills
Preferred:
EPIC
Other: Ability to become proficient in EPIC with on-the-job training.
Typing Words Per Minute: N/A
Steno Words Per Minute: N/A
Required Skills:
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to communicate verbally
Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
Ability to deal with stressful situations
Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction
Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects
Ability to work as an effective team member
Other: Ability to articulate the scope of practice and appropriate delegation of nursing tasks per the Illinois
State Nurse Practice Act.
Personal Relationships:
Routine job with interpersonal contact
Internal Contacts:
Within Department
Cross-departmental
Physicians
Students
Management
External Contacts:
Patients
Families
Regulatory Agencies
Other healthcare agencies
Working Conditions:
Work takes place on hospital unit or clinical setting
Occasional exposure to unpleasant physical conditions and/or health & safety hazards
Physical Demands:
Occasionally:
Sitting
Climb-Stairs
Climb–Ladder
Frequently:
Standing
Walking
Bending
Crouching
Reaching with Arms
Finger/Hand Dexterity
Talking
Hearing
Seeing
Pushing/Pulling
Lifting/Carrying (Up to 25 lbs)
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Job Number: 00116466
Location: Maywood, IL
Organization Name: Loyola University Medical Center
Facility: LUHS-Loyola University Medical Center
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Hours: 36