Job Details | Staff Nurse I - RN, Diamond Headache, St Joseph Hospital, Chicago

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Presence Health

Location: ChicagoIL 60657 Document ID: AB482-0JHJ Posted on: 2018-03-2203/22/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-04-21
 

Staff Nurse I - RN, Diamond Headache, St Joseph Hospital, Chicago


Requisition ID: 43118

Location: Presence St Joseph Chicago

Location Address:
2900 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 36
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Night
FLSA: N

Seeking a Staff Nurse to join our team of nationally-recognized headache treatment experts!

The Diamond Headache Unit at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago is nationally known for its expertise in treating chronic migraines, cluster and tension headaches that often aren't resolved with traditional outpatient treatment.

The Diamond Headache Clinic is the first comprehensive private headache clinic in the world. The Diamond Headache physicians at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital are nationally and internationally recognized for their specialized expertise in the care and treatment of severe and chronic headache disorders. Our patients come from all across the nation for this highly specialized care.

What sets the Diamond Headache Unit apart is its comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to headache diagnosis, treatment and management. The Staff Nurse will work with a team of headache experts including: physicians, psychologists, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, recreational therapists and counselors. The team provides therapies that include medication, dietary modification, biofeedback training, lifestyle modification and psychological counseling.

The 43-bed unit at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago was designed to treat those with chronic headache disorders in a soothing, quiet and welcoming environment. The unit features quiet relaxation and therapy spaces, a biofeedback suite and incredible views of Lake Michigan in the heart of Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Click here to watch videos, view photos of the unit and learn more about the Diamond Headache Unit experts.

SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse I - Registered Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) who practices within the scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, high quality, individualized nursing care, based upon knowledge and experience, the nursing process and leadership skills. The RN incorporates the Carative Factors of human care and performs established procedures in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of care of Presence health and the nursing division. The RN coordinates family involvement in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient, and delegates tasks to competent and appropriate caregivers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses each patient's biophysical, psychosocial, environment, spiritual, cultural, self-care, educational and discharge planning based on age and development status.

Develops and prioritizes an outcome directed plan of care to assigned patients and changes as necessary.

Performs clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards of practice and within scope of the State Nurse Practice. Documents care per established standards.

Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions. Modifies the plan of care focusing on age and development status and patient outcomes.

Assess patient and family educational needs and ability to participate and learn to achieve patient plan of care through collaboration with other team members.

Reviews the plan of care and consults with the physician and other health care providers to adjust the plan to assure optimum patient outcomes within the scheduled timeframe.

Utilizes the caring behaviors of empathy, active listening and cultural sensitivity and supports patient dignity.

Provides patient/family education.

All Level I nurses must meet and maintain annually of the Level I Performance Standards and expectations as outlined in the Level I section of the RN Levels of Practice Program. Additional duties in specialty area may also be required.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program, Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.

Experience in EPIC preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Illinois RN license, BLS certification. Certification is area of specialty is preferred.

Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hsp Chicago

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