Pediatric Specialty RN
Apply NowCompany: UW Health in Northern Illinois
Location: Rockford, IL 61107
Description:
Pay Range: $32.45 - $48.68 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides nursing care for all pediatric specialty patients utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, education and evaluation. Maintains standards of professional nursing practice. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Department policy, UW Health and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, UW Health initiatives.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Minimum:
Preferred:
N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Minimum:
Preferred:
N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
Preferred:
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.
Willingness to accept responsibility and leadership skills.
Performs RN specific functions pertaining to individual pediatric specialties.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greets patient and prepares them for physical examination or screening. Obtains patient history. Provides patient education, teaching and instructions. Collects specimens as per order. Uses critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
Provides general nursing care and triage, assists the physician or Nurse Practitioner during exam and administers prescribed medications and or treatments.
Observes, records and reports patient's condition, test results and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician or Nurse Practitioner according to department standards and maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.
Arranges for patient tests and admission giving preference to emergency cases. Procures the necessary referral and prior authorizations. Schedules patient appointments.
Prepares and processes instruments for sterilization according to established policies. Orders medications as per physician protocol and standing orders.
Maintains the Epic in baskets and work lists including referral lists and clinic follow up lists: test results, referrals, over due results and patient calls.
Provide nursing coverage to a variety of pediatric specialists at multiple sites.
Maintain nursing coverage for the department when co-worker is out of the office.
Perform Spirometry, Nebulizer treatments, EKG, Injections, Uroflow testing , wound care and administer oxygen as necessary.
Assist with in-clinic procedures.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides nursing care for all pediatric specialty patients utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, education and evaluation. Maintains standards of professional nursing practice. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Department policy, UW Health and regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, UW Health initiatives.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Minimum:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Must attend training in Wisconsin as identified by UW Health as needed/required and maintain knowledge of multiple pediatric specialties.
Preferred:
N/A
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Minimum:
- Current RN licensure from State of Illinois.
- Bi-annual CPR certification.
Preferred:
N/A
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
- Computer experience.
Preferred:
- 1 year of professional nursing experience with pediatric patients.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.
Willingness to accept responsibility and leadership skills.
Performs RN specific functions pertaining to individual pediatric specialties.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greets patient and prepares them for physical examination or screening. Obtains patient history. Provides patient education, teaching and instructions. Collects specimens as per order. Uses critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.
Provides general nursing care and triage, assists the physician or Nurse Practitioner during exam and administers prescribed medications and or treatments.
Observes, records and reports patient's condition, test results and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician or Nurse Practitioner according to department standards and maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.
Arranges for patient tests and admission giving preference to emergency cases. Procures the necessary referral and prior authorizations. Schedules patient appointments.
Prepares and processes instruments for sterilization according to established policies. Orders medications as per physician protocol and standing orders.
Maintains the Epic in baskets and work lists including referral lists and clinic follow up lists: test results, referrals, over due results and patient calls.
Provide nursing coverage to a variety of pediatric specialists at multiple sites.
Maintain nursing coverage for the department when co-worker is out of the office.
Perform Spirometry, Nebulizer treatments, EKG, Injections, Uroflow testing , wound care and administer oxygen as necessary.
Assist with in-clinic procedures.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.