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Daily work includes the following: Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care; services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. While previous hospice experience is helpful, this role is also a good fit for nurses who have been at long term care facilities as they have dealt with many of the same issues. Many successful candidates have known someone who has been in hospice care and understand the compassion needed. This nurse will work as the case manager for all aspects of the hospice patient’s care including, assessing symptoms, managing and controlling pain, ensuring the patient is as comfortable as possible, and making referrals for home health care, grooming, chaplains, etc. This nurse must understand end of life symptoms and learn the different pain medications associated with different conditions. This position allows for flexible self scheduling, with an every 4thweekend rotation and is provided a smart phone, computer and printer to aid in flexibility within the scope of the position. This job is a good fit for someone who likes autonomy within their work. A top performer would be one who is compassionate, organized, and flexible with their scheduling, who communicates well with the patient and the family and is attuned with their team and their documentation. Qualifications License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required. BSN is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is required. Home health experience preferred. Current CPR certification required. Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc. Will accept a MHSvc car for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage. Must possess valid Illinois driver's license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance.

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. Qualifications Education: BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016. Responsibilities Professional Nursing Care Age appropriate assessment. Data analysis to identify nursing problems. Defines individualized patient outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated. Supervision and Delegation Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Uses therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates assertiveness. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. . Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Quality and Safety Identifies and resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement. Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care. Complies with all safety policies. Professional Accountability Demonstrates ethical decision making. Advocates for patients and families. Appropriately follows the chain of command. Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards. Develops annual plan for own professional development. Participates in community health initiatives. Participates in community organizations. Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice. Participates in nurse peer review process. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. Qualifications Education: BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016. Responsibilities Professional Nursing Care Age appropriate assessment. Data analysis to identify nursing problems. Defines individualized patient outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated. Supervision and Delegation Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Uses therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates assertiveness. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. . Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Quality and Safety Identifies and resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement. Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care. Complies with all safety policies. Professional Accountability Demonstrates ethical decision making. Advocates for patients and families. Appropriately follows the chain of command. Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards. Develops annual plan for own professional development. Participates in community health initiatives. Participates in community organizations. Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice. Participates in nurse peer review process. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of evidenced-based nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age appropriate patient care. Provides age appropriate patient care. Implements evidence-based findings into practice and participates in research as appropriate. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN license in the State of Illinois required. Maintains Healthcare Provider BLS certification. ACLS Provider certification preferred. Maintain PEARS Provider certification. (Must obtain within 12 months of hire) Experience: Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels as follows (12 months experience as a registered nurse is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-12 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 13-24 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 25 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid. BSN required Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Attends all hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory in-services. Maintains competencies as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of self-evaluation. It is the incumbent's responsibility to submit to the nurse manager at annual evaluation time documentation to validate annual credentialing requirements. Responsibilities Performs age appropriate assessments. Analyzes data to identify nursing problems. Provides direct patient care, develops individualized plan of care in partnership with patients & families. Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of goals, revising plan of care when indicated. Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description and patient needs. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Documents patient care according to policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Identifies & resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement, periodic review of policies, procedures and pre-printed physicians orders. Assists with educational activities for other staff on the nursing unit. Assures that department is survey-ready at all times. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The Emergency Department is a Level 1 Trauma Center and the ED Registered Nurse will provide treatment to both pediatric and adult patients. The ED leadership team is very engaged and will work side by side with the team. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. #CB

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. The following units may have open positions, but placement will be determined based on candidate interest and hiring needs. These are not float positions. Unit Descriptions: 3C Medical Intensive Care Unit: Cares for all medical diagnoses, including septic shock, respiratory failure, overdose, DKA, targeted temperature management and CRRT. Patient care includes management of IV inotropes, sedation, ventilators, central lines and a variety of bedside procedures. Charge RN serves on Code Team and RRT team. 2C Surgical-Trauma/Neuro ICU: Level 1 Trauma Center; designated by TJC as Comprehensive Stroke Center. Cares for patients who have experienced critical illness as a result of surgery, trauma, post-transplant or neuro event requiring critical care recovery. Includes complex patients requiring ventilators, frequent drip titration, various IV lines, surgical site and drain care, CRRT and external ventricular drain monitoring. Charge RN serves on Code Team and Rapid Response Team. 5C Regional Burn Center: Cares for adult patients with all levels of burn injury. Care is given for the patient from day of admission to the day of discharge or transfer to a different level of care. Thus the Burn Unit is a critical care, intermediate and early rehabilitation facility. Also cares for surgical and medical ICU overflow. 6C Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit: Cares for all open heart, thoracic and lung volume reduction surgery patients, as well as those with ruptured AAA and esophagectomies. Provides postoperative care for complicated vascular procedures and post-cath-lab care for acute MI. Extremely fast-paced ICU environment with many IV inotropes and other drips, ventilators, chest tubes, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers and dressings. #CB Qualifications Education: BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016 Responsibilities Professional Nursing Care Age appropriate assessment. Data analysis to identify nursing problems. Defines individualized patient outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated. Supervision and Delegation Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Uses therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates assertiveness. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. . Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Quality and Safety Identifies and resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement. Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care. Complies with all safety policies. Professional Accountability Demonstrates ethical decision making. Advocates for patients and families. Appropriately follows the chain of command. Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards. Develops annual plan for own professional development. Participates in community health initiatives. Participates in community organizations. Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice. Participates in nurse peer review process. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. Qualifications Education: BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016. Responsibilities Professional Nursing Care Age appropriate assessment. Data analysis to identify nursing problems. Defines individualized patient outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated. Supervision and Delegation Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Uses therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates assertiveness. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. . Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Quality and Safety Identifies and resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement. Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care. Complies with all safety policies. Professional Accountability Demonstrates ethical decision making. Advocates for patients and families. Appropriately follows the chain of command. Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards. Develops annual plan for own professional development. Participates in community health initiatives. Participates in community organizations. Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice. Participates in nurse peer review process. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of evidence-based nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age appropriate patient care. Provides age appropriate patient care. Implements evidence-based findings into practice and participates in research as appropriate. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse will provide age-appropriate patient care immediately post-op, as patients are waking up from anesthesia following surgery or procedures. They will provide family visits for patients as appropriate during recovery period and will serve as an inpatient pre-op holding area for patients coming from ED/nursing units to the OR. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. #CB

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. The following units may have open positions, but placement will be determined based on candidate interest and hiring needs. These are not float positions. Unit Descriptions: 2B General Medical/Surgical Unit: Focus on ENT, including laryngectomy and tracheostomy patients, advanced hernia repair and trauma surgical patients. Patient population ranges from younger to older adults. Many opportunities for central lines, TPN, trach and laryngectomy care, drain care, PCAs, dressing changes, nursing treatments, meds and postsurgical care. 2G General Surgical: Surgical unit with subspecialties of plastics reconstruction/flaps with neurovascular monitoring that includes limb re-attachment, deep wounds (including vac dressings), sacral flaps, free flaps, breast reconstruction and tram flaps, as well as bariatric surgical patients, gynecology and general surgery patients. Care includes large dressings, use of specialty beds, medication administration, tracheostomy management, drains, wound and oral suctioning, vac pumps, IV fluid administration, IVAC, PAC and IV pain management, capnography, leeching, chest tubes, NG suctioninig and Keofed/GT tube feedings. 7A Gynecology & Pediatrics: Gyn/Oncology surgical unit caring for minor gyn and ERAS gyn surgical patients. Also admits general pediatrics and provides overflow for maternal/newborn couplets and general female surgical patients. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. #CB

The OR nurse will be responsible for every aspect of the patient’s care during surgery. The day begins with preparing the room for the procedure, picking the patient up from pre-op, positioning the patient, maintaining the charting and caring for the patient before, during and after the surgery. The nurse will act as the liaison between the family and the surgeon beginning with the call to let the family know that the first incision has been made. The nurse will continue to contact the family every hour or two to provide updates. During the surgery, the nurse is responsible for updating charting/paperwork, getting supplies if needed and administering meds to the sterile field. This process may be repeated for 1-4 surgeries a day depending on length of each surgery. Works in an extremely team focused environment with your core team, Scrub personnel, CRNA, Anesthesiologist and surgeon! Fast paced, technologically driven department including 3 DaVinci robots. Memorial Medical Center had one of the first XIs in the area! The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. #CB Responsibilities

The nursing team on the Pediatrics/Gynecology unit will care for minor gyn and ERAS gyn surgical patients, along with general pediatrics. They will also provide overflow for maternal/newborn couplets and general female surgical patients. The Pediatrics/Gynecology Registered Nurse will attend deliveries and care for newborns post-delivery along with assisting with newborn procedures and caring for ill infants. They will also educate families with newborns and will assist with state-mandated testing prior to discharge. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Neurology/Neurosurgery Registered Nurse will provide care for patients with back/neck surgeries, disorders, general medical and EEG testing. The patients will be admits from PACU, ICU and direct admits from the Emergency Department or other hospitals. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

The Orthopedic Registered Nurse will care for patients with total joint replacements and spine surgeries, along with other surgical and non-surgical orthopedic problems. There will be many opportunities for IVs, PCAs, nursing treatments, medical administration, SCDs and dressings. The Orthopedic Registered Nurse will also care for trauma patients either from ED or a step-down unit. They will focus on pain management, mostly caring for middle to older adult patients. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age appropriate patient care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into clinical practice. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN license in the State of Illinois required. Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS Provider or Instructor certification required within one year of hire date. Experience: Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels as follows (12 months experience as a registered nurse is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-12 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 13-24 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 25 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid. BSN required. Responsibilities Performs age appropriate assessments. Analyzes data to identify nursing problems. Provides direct patient care, develops individualized plan of care in partnership with patients & families. Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of goals, revising plan of care when indicated. Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description and patient needs. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Documents patient care according to policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Identifies & resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement, periodic review of policies, procedures and pre-printed physicians orders. Assists with educational activities for other staff on the nursing unit. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care of acutely ill patient. Provides care to all age groups through the proper utilization of the nursing process; assessment, formulation of nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of plan of care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Responsible for supervising nursing staff to care for groups of patients. Qualifications Education: Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required. BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed in the State of Illinois. Certified in CPR or completes certification within 90 days of employment. Experience: 2-3 years of experience preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced skills in reading, writing and oral communication. Demonstrates knowledge of basic skills of professional nurse. Demonstrates skills in the use of clinical information systems, basic skills in keyboarding and use of computer systems. Responsibilities Assesses patient’s health status through interview, observation and physical assessment skills. Develops an individualized plan of care with specific goals and target date in collaboration with the patient, family, provider and other members of the health care as appropriate. Implements appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to move the patient toward established goals or outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient’s progress to expected outcomes / goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift and modifies plan of care based on patient’s responses to expected outcomes. Completes documentation in the patient medical record accurately and in a timely manner Demonstrated technical knowledge and skill to safely utilize patient care equipment. Prioritizes work based on changes in the patient condition, changes in assignments and unanticipated interruptions. Collaborates with the health care team to organize tasks and activities from the patient’s admission through discharge. Delegates tasks and activities to other members in the health care team using appropriate Performs all nursing care activities using techniques to promote safety, reduce risks, and follows policies and procedures. Acts as an advocate for the patient with families, physicians and other healthcare team members. Adapts teaching strategies passed on the patient’s response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Implements cultural, age-specific gender and developmental factors into patient/family education about health concerns, disease specific conditions, self-care and long-term management of chronic conditions. Promptly follow up on patient’s/ family requests/concerns Provides care to all age groups as defined by nursing standards on each unit. Uses age appropriate communication techniques. Perform tactics to support great patient experience and lead others to support initiatives in patient experience. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responsible for the care of a designated group of patients in a structured setting through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development relative to patients served and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies, procedures, and standards of care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into clinical practice. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN license in the State of Illinois required. Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Provider or Instructor ACLS certification required within 18 months of hire. NRP Provider or Instructor certification required within 18 months of hire for RNs working in the OR. Experience: Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels as follows (12 months experience as a registered nurse is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): -Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-12 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. BSN preferred. -Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 13-24 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. BSN preferred. -Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 25 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid. BSN required. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Annual Credentialing: -Attends all JCAHO, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory in-services. -Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. -Completion of self-evaluation. -It is the incumbent's responsibility to submit to the nurse manager at annual evaluation time documentation to validate annual credentialing requirements. Responsibilities Works within the context of the surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during and after a surgical procedure. Completes assessment of assigned patient’s condition, develops individual plan of care for patient. Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods. Evaluates outcomes, consults with others as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Uses computer for medical documentation as required by unit. Teaches and supervises the proper performance of nursing acts that have been delegated to others and monitors nursing care of other health care team members. Promotes patient education and involves the patient and caregivers in the implementation of health goals. Participates in specific patient quality assessment activities, including chart review as required. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care of a Surgical patient. Functions as the circulating nurse in the Operating Room. Provides care to all age groups through the proper utilization of the nursing process; assessment, formulation of nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of plan of care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Responsible for supervising surgical staff to care for patients. Qualifications Education: Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certified in CPR or completes certification during Nursing Team Onboarding Experience: 2-3 years’ experience preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced skills in reading, writing and oral communication. Demonstrates knowledge of basic skills of professional nurse. Demonstrates skills in the use of clinical information systems, basic skills in keyboarding and use of computer systems. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend and kneel, reach above head, lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities Advanced technical/clinical oral skills Advanced reading/writing skills. Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-workers. Interact appropriately with a wide variety of people. Maintain confidential information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor Ability to perform repetitious tasks. Ability to reach above shoulder level Ability to distinguish color. Ability to adapt to working on call during evening and night shifts. Ability to work independently. Ability to be flexible and adjust to change. Ability to work in inside working environment and work under florescent lighting. Will be exposed to medicinal preparations, and possible exposure to ionizing radiation, laser, and magnetic. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and odors. Ability to work with chemicals and detergents. Ability to work in areas that are close and crowded. Functions as a supporter of intra-team and inter-team relationships. Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care in the OR to patients of all age groups, through the proper utilization of the nursing process. Uses tact, sound judgment and a professional attitude at all times when relating to patients, families, and coworkers. Maintains sterile field throughout case by practicing aseptic techniques. Adheres to surgical schedule and case turnover consistent with established standards. Is ready for first case of the day consistent with OR scheduling policies. Identifies and removes faulty equipment from service and reports to appropriate person. Able to transfer patient on and off OR table. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Performs clinical review of patient records to evaluate the utilization of acute care services. Communicates to third party payors to support the medical necessity of the hospital admission for services reimbursement. Ensures the patient care team is aware of general length of stay requirements for all patients. Facilitates physician documentation through concurrent interaction with physicians to support reimbursement and clinical severity is captured for the service rendered to patients receiving hospital care. Provides clinical knowledge and data collection for quality improvement initiatives. Optimizes reimbursement for acute care services. Qualifications Education: Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Evidence of continuing professional development. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois required. Experience: Minimum of 3- 5 years of recent acute care and/or home health nursing or case management experience required. Previous utilization review experience strongly preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Understanding of healthcare reimbursement mechanisms preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated adaptability to changes in health care environment with proactive problem solving attitudes Understanding of the principles of performance improvement, team collaboration, and conflict resolution. Responsibilities Utilization Review and Management: Conducts and coordinates admission, concurrent and retrospective chart reviews of all patients in a hospital bed for appropriateness of admission, level of care, and determination of length of stay based on accepted criteria. Refers account to physician advisor when case fails to meet criteria for level of care determination. Discusses information with physician advisor on cases requiring level of care, follow up, or stay requirements. Verifies physician orders in medical record in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid and other payer guidelines for determining level of care. Assures medical documentation reflects the illness severity & acuity of patients Documents level of care changes per policy and regulatory requirements in all identified systems. Communicates clinical information to external review agencies/third party payers within agreed timeframes. Educates patients/families on observation/outpatient level of care and obtains written signature on required Medicare and Illinois observation/outpatient informational notice. Educates patients/families on Medicare Important Message for hospital coverage and discharge appeal rights, obtains signature on notice, and facilitates appeal process when requested by patient or appropriate others. Monitors patient length of stay and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team to ensure resource utilization remains within covered benefit entitlements, and are appropriate for patients’ overall needs. Educates patients/families and healthcare providers regarding utilization issues and discharge options. Utilizes clinical skills to obtain authorization/certification of discharge plan by third party payers when necessary. Serves as a resource to patients and medical staff regarding issues related to inpatient care & reimbursement. Participates in care conferences. Participates in departmental on-call and weekend coverage schedule. Follows up to verify approval of hospital stay for discharged patients with outstanding certification. Reviews all medical necessity denials or non-certified days received for potential appeal, initiates/facilitates peer to peer appeals, completes documentation on appeal outcome with applicable recommendations. Provides oversight and serves as a resource to Utilization Management Specialist. Identifies problems and/or opportunities for improvement in clinical outcomes, delay in service, utilization of resources, and concurrent data collection for quality improvement initiatives. Participates in ongoing education regarding regulatory (e.g. OIG, Medicare, JCAHO) and payer requirements for clinical documentation aspects of utilization management, compliance, and reimbursement optimization. Utilization Review and Management Emergency Department: Reviews all patient records in the emergency department requested for bed placement for appropriateness of admission, appropriate level of care, and determine appropriate length of stay based on established criteria. Review prospectively all scheduled surgeries and admissions for appropriate level of care, identifies Inpatient only procedures, resolve status related issues prior to scheduled procedure. Collaborates with Patient Flow Team to provide guidance for Memorial Access admissions for medical necessity of admission in level of care. Works with Social Services for patients released from Emergency Dept. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The Rapid Response Registered Nurse serves as a housewide resource to assist staff in the recognition and stabilization of patients with signs of clinical deterioration. They will respond to Rapid Response Team calls during work shift in addition to assisting with patients throughput by regularly assessing utilization of critical care and IMC beds, as well as telemetry and other resource-intensive clinical equipment/technology. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. BSN required. Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience required. Current BLS/ACLS certification required. Certification as a Critical Care RN held or achieved within 12 months of hire into position. Certification in Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization required, or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position. Certification in NIH stroke assessment required or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position. Maintain annual critical care competencies. Demonstrates a strong track record of exemplary interpersonal skills and professional communication with interprofessional team members. #CB