Registered Nurse (RN)-Trauma/Med-Surg

Department:35845 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 7 WestStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:36Schedule Details/Additional Information:Flexible hours, weekends and holidays required.Pay Range$38.20 - $57.30Registered Nurse (RN) – 7 West Trauma Med/SurgFull Time .9/7pWhere You Will Work7 West is a 37-bed unit that specializes in the care of Trauma/Medical/Surgical patients above the age of 15. Patients admitted to 7 West include:· Multiple trauma, chest trauma, abdominal trauma, head trauma, and orthopedic trauma (age 15 and older). · Pre and post-operative trauma patients.· Medical and surgical overflow· Pre and post-surgical candidates or major trauma victims being treated for fluid and electrolyte imbalance that require monitoring and medical intervention.· Patients with cervical spine injuries.· Neurosurgical patients (i.e. craniotomy and spinal surgery).· Tuberculosis (negative pressure rooms: 7364w, 7368W 7370W, 7372W)· Respiratory diagnoses (i.e., COPD, pneumonia, asthma)· Congestive Heart Failure· Cellulitis and gangrene· Diabetes· DVT· Gastrointestinal disorders· Sepsis· Urinary Tract Infection· Mental status changesWe’re Looking For:Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursingRegistered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart AssociationWhat You’ll Do:As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.About This Location: Advocate Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s leading health care networks. A nonprofit, 788-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,500 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health.The hospital provides emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now!Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.