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Provide complex nursing care for EP-GI patients, including the administration and monitoring of minimal to moderate sedation. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, managing patient recovery, and ensuring safety through rigorous assessment and documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires a valid Illinois Registered Nurse license and current CPR, ACLS, and/or PALS certifications. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, or 5+ years of clinical experience in lieu of the degree.
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Registered Nurse EP-GI, on our main Hyde Park campus.
Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, RN provides technically complex and high risk nursing care services to patients which may include one or more of the following categories: sedation, intravenous infusions, complex procedures. This may also include specialized monitoring during procedure and recovery phase.
Essential Job Functions
Represents The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) in a positive manner with the prospective, former and current community we serve; interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and other customers of our services; demonstrates knowledge of the operating practices of UCMC
Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring
Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation
Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for each sedation
Provides patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner; demonstrates knowledge of age-specific considerations in the provision of care. Involves a multidisciplinary team as needed to support patient and family psychological, social and spiritual needs
Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter. Possesses sound professional judgment for timely physician intervention as needed. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate actions, initiates appropriate life supporting interventions while communicating appropriately with physicians
Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition; reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to the appropriate person. Maintains a neat and clean work area with equipment. Maintains adequate inventory control of all necessary supplies. Emergency equipment maintained with adequate availability, good working order and restocks as needed with a fiscal awareness and accountability
Interfaces with customers, specifically patients, families, visitors, and UCMC staff in a professional, positive and accommodating manner; demonstrates knowledge of AIDET principles and employs in all situations; demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible
Performs all required Quality Assurance testing as indicated or as required by UCMC
Rotates to clinical areas as directed to assist in safe staffing ratios; utilizes resources to safely transport sedated patients to an appropriate or designated area within the UCMC The RN is expert in assessing and treating and evaluating patient conditions specific to their work area, e.g., anxiety, pain, claustrophobia and underlying disease conditions. Due to the complex nature of pain, RN will evaluate and treat pain in a prompt, caring fashion and reassess after each intervention, charting per UCMC protocol
RN uses nursing knowledge to anticipate and plan for patient care needs. The RN understands and applies safety principles and serves as a resource to other healthcare personnel on patient care. RN knows the potential risks and complications from specialty procedures and can assist in the initial treatment of adverse effects in their area of expertise
Under the Physician direction, the RN administers minimal / moderate sedation analgesia providing patients the ability to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining adequate cardiorespiratory function, protective reflexes, and the ability to respond purposefully to verbal and /or tactile stimulation
As it is not always possible to gauge how a patient may respond to sedation, the registered nurse must possess clinical skills to rescue the patient whose level of consciousness progresses to deep sedation
Patient selection for sedation is based on established criteria developed through interdisciplinary collaboration by UCMC Critical Care Professionals; the RN will utilize a sedation assessment to determine a patient’s suitability for RN monitored minimal/moderate sedation by identifying potential risk factors for undesirable outcomes
The monitoring RN will conduct the assessment and include data from numerous sources, such as chart review, patient physical assessment and interview, and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate
The RN must have the ability to analyze patient data obtained during sedation to identify risks and/or complications throughout a procedure. Must possess excellent airway management skills to prevent adverse outcomes that could potentially occur during moderate sedation. RN identifies changes in patients’ condition and reports findings immediately to the physician. RN must comply with UCMC sedation monitoring documentation protocols throughout the patient encounter
The RN will understand the pharmacology of sedation medications and reversal agents and observes the patients for desired medication effects thereby avoiding medication reactions or complications; accurate documentation of the patients’ response is an integral component of the monitoring process
Patient education is an integral component for successful moderate sedation; The RN will provide pre-procedure preparation information and education, verbal and written postprocedure instruction. RN will assess for sufficient understanding of patient/families ability to process information. RN will work collaboratively with interpreter as needed and other multidisciplinary team members as needed
Required Qualifications
RN Required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to 5+ years clinical experience
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois
Current CPR, ACLS, and/or PALS Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a research environment
One additional certification in area specialty
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: 1.00, Full-time
Shift: 7:30am-6pm
Call Requirements- Yes
Unit/Department: Proc GI-Hyde Park
CBA Code: NNU
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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
