Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services. Operates specialized ventilators in critical

Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas. Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data. Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs. Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed. Identifies problems, modifies nursing care

Participates as an executive member on Advocate system wide healthcare delivery and process design including models of care delivery, physical work environment, technology and human resource management. Ensures unified and coordinated delivery model of patient care services Plans and operationalizes new/expanded programs and new/expanded sites of care within the system or

Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement. Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary. Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures c

OFFERING A $5000 SIGN ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS 50% AFTER 90 DAYS 50% AFTER ONE YEAR Position Requirements Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or above from an accredited school. Eligible for licensure to practice in Illinois Must obtain Illinois licensure within 6 months of hire. CPR Certification AHA BLS within 30 days of hire Maintains continuing education

Provides ongoing nursing care (assess, plan, intervention, evaluation) according to the age specific and developmental needs of the patient. Assesses patient, family and/or significant others educational needs and provides teaching/counseling. Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essenti

Provision of Patient Care Plans appropriate treatment programs under the supervision of a PT ( depending on area of assignment ) adults of all ages based on physician referral, evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgment and other pertinent available information. Administers daily treatment ensuring that the treatment plan is age approp

Provides clerical support such as copying, data entry, and other routine office support functions. Maintains department voicemail by retrieving, recording into shared database, and transferring to appropriate mailbox. Send monthly status notifications and generate indicators to ensure voicemail completion is timely. Assist with maintaining fax folder by renaming, uploadin

This position is eligible for a $5000.00 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire and remainder payable after 1 year of hire (Internals not included) Major Responsibilities Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deli

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Clinical Excellence The registered nurse contributes to int

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Clinical Excellence The registered nurse contributes to int

Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells. Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested. Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors,

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Clinical Excellence The registered nurse contributes to int

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Clinical Excellence The registered nurse contributes to int

Competently operates ultrasound equipment to perform general, vascular and/or cardiac procedures/studies. Accurately differentiates between normal and pathologic findings. Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, obtains necessary clinical information from patients, and compares