Registered Nurse Open Heart

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Applies knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population. 

Adheres to all pertinent regulatory standards, follows strict infection prevention precautions, and ensures medication safety.

Manages supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper functioning. Promotes an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding.

Utilizes appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with patients to their level of understanding.

Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, completing thorough hand-off communication in all situations. Other duties as assigned.

Abides by American Nurses Association Scope, Standards, and Code of Ethics, participating in practice changes, process improvement initiatives, and completing all required education by the due date.

Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department, exhibiting a desire to learn, teach, mentor, and advance nursing skills.

Completes timely assessments per Practice Guidelines, including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, including signs of abuse or neglect.

Makes appropriate decisions and interventions based on nursing diagnoses according to patients' actual or potential health conditions or needs, setting measurable and achievable short and long-range goals.

Prioritizes and completes follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying the plan of care as needed. 

Demonstrates the ability to assess and interpret diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes.

• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices [Required]
• Able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and local, state, and national laws [Required]
• Ability to work as a Team player within a unit [Required]
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Basic computer knowledge [Required]
• Strong written and verbal skills [Required]
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing [Required]
• EKG [Required]
• Additional language [Preferred]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]
• Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty [Preferred]

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

• 1+ Nursing experience [Preferred]

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.