Description : Position Summary
Position Summary
Staff Nurse II is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework.
The Staff Nurse II provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice.
Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse II functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Staff Nurse II facilitates educational development of staff, leads unit-based quality improvement initiatives and acts as a professional and clinical role model and educational resource for staff.
Staff Nurse II is actively engaged in Shared Leadership through membership on a governing council.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and
input from the patient’s family.
Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient
care.
Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and / or advance practice nurse by performing
interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
Engages and obtains information from patient and / or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing needs.
Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides
support and feedback.
Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools.
Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience
to provide quality patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other
governing / accrediting health care bodies.
Takes responsibility for continued professional growth / development by identification of learning needs and
initiates strategies to meet such needs.
Identifies recurring clinical practice and / or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and
resolution.
Plans, presents, and evaluates learning / educational experiences for staff and students.
Serves as preceptor and / or resource to other nursing, support staff and students.
In collaboration with Director / CNCII leads unit-based quality initiatives and provides feedback and education to
staff
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
2. One year of RN experience .
3. SCRN is required within 1 year of hire.
4. Current AHA BLS / CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
4. Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
5. Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
6. Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
7. Clinical care required to support general education with a strong focus in Stroke / STEMI care
8. Is self-directed and works well in groups / teams exercising sound clinical judgement.
Preferred Qualifications Include :
Master’s degree in nursing preferred
2-4 years of experience caring for Neuro / Cardiac critical care population
Experience supporting unit-based Stroke / STEMI education
ACLS and PALS or ENPC Required. TNS, TNCC, or CEN desired
Expertise and clinical experience in patient care for their specialty area, specialized equipment, and to facilitate orientation, preceptor and role model functions
Experience as a preceptor preferred
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