Clinic RN

Job Description

Position Summary:

Provides nursing care for 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 and regulatory agency requirements.   Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

Education/Training:

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.  At least one year of professional nursing experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: 

Current RN licensure from State of Illinois.  Bi-annual CPR certification

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.  Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.  Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner. Willingness to accept responsibility and leadership skills essential.  Computer experience required.  Performs RN specific functions pertaining to individual practice specialty.

Organization Values

UW Health of Northern Illinois at SwedishAmerican is dedicated to delivering high quality healthcare and strategies to keep our patients and their families well. In fact, quality drives all that we do. In recent years, our commitment to quality and excellence has resulted in more national awards for quality and preference than any other health system in northern Illinois.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.