City of Hope·Zion, Illinois
The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document care for critically ill medical and surgical adolescent/adult patients, providing acute care per protocols and directing care delivered by support staff. Responsibilities include operating complex monitoring equipment, managing hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients, and initiating complex IV therapies.
Registered Nurse, ICU Night *$20,000 Sign on Bonus*
About City of Hope [https://www.cityofhope.org/about-city-of-hope], City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.
With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S.
News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.
City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of critically ill medical and surgical adolescent/adult patients.
Provides acute care per protocols. Assists with special procedures.
Directs the care delivered by patient care partners and other health care team members in the department.
Collaborates with Physicians to evaluate patient readiness for change in level of care. Cares for med surg and telemetry patients as necessary.
Recovers MAC local patients when PACU not open.
Ability to interpret and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms /trends, and institute appropriate interventions.
Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients.
Initiating and maintain complex IV therapy , including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial lines.
Safe use of less invasive, life supporting modalities i.e. BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core temperature monitors.
Must be able to work 7:00p-7:00a
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Candidates must possess Critical Care/Telemetry experience and hold a current Illinois RN License, along with current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association. OCN Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire or equivalent continuing education must be maintained.
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