The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing individualized and age-specific nursing assessment of assigned patients using advanced assessment skills and other medical data to formulate nursing diagnoses. Develops individualized care plans and provides and coordinates comprehensive nursing care. Instructs patients and significant others in care provided, disease and/or illness, expected outcomes and home care.
The Registered Nurse consistently demonstrates support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Registered Nurse demonstrates Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Principal Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will:
Required Skills Required Experience
Professional knowledge of practice acquired by obtaining a Bachelor/Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program or accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (with commitment to complete BSN/MSN within 2 years).
Illinois license to practice as a registered nurse, or eligibility to sit for NCLEX within 90 days of hire.
CPR certification.
Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.
Ability to communicate effectively using timely verbal, non-verbal and written communication.
Ability to take ownership for serving the customer, team and organization, for achieving goals and for resolving problems.
Willingness to adapt to changing work demands and work environment.
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to make sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
Ability to anticipate, assess and address the needs of patients.
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to the Nurse Manager.
Working Conditions
About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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