Nurse Extern

Nurse Extern

Nurse Extern

Preparation and maintenance of the sterile field 1) Assists the Registered Nurse to obtain all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure 2) Prepares and maintains the sterile field by placing instrumentation, drapes and supplies in the prescribed arrangement 3) Ensures all counted items on the surgical field are accounted for as described i

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Ideal candidate will have 5 years of ED experience & a minimum of 1 year ED Charge nurse experience. Major Responsibilities Operational Accountability Supports the operational accountability for nursing unit during assigned shift. 8)Assures all defective equipment is reported to appropriate department and ensures policy adherence 9)Ensure Bedboard is aware of all availabl

Address 4900 Main St. Downers Grove, IL 60515 Hours 8 30am 5pm, Monday Friday. One Saturday a month from 8am 12pm Major Responsibilities Patient Services Provides efficient, high quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other

Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology, and c arm procedures. Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of p

Responsible for 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 skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient expe

Lifts and transports patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds, properly positioning and securing patient using proper body mechanics. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive, offering blankets. Follows all posted precaution signs. Transports patients to their destinations. May also be responsible for transporting other items such as patient belon

Assuring and Improving Quality of Care Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship. Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes. Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes appropriate

Direct Patient Care 6)Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or provider order and monitors response. 5)Consistently demonstrates ability to perform and document accurate vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse (may be apical) respiration, height and weight. 1)Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically

Navigates various electronic health record (EHR) and computer applications to perform the following job duties to support patient care, care management initiatives, revenue cycle, regulatory requirements and meaningful use. Receives, collects, sorts, prepares and scans internal and external clinical documentation into the EHR according to Health Information Management (HI

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa