This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12367619 By joining our team,you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work ina truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championedthrough words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culturethat is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery andcompassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been donebefore as we integrate science and clinical care to help patientsachieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

The Senior Nurse Intern position is for nursing students that havegraduated from an accredited BSN or MSN nursing program. In the clinicalsetting, the senior nurse intern assists the patient care team inprovision of basic daily care to patients and support of significantothers. Performs various service duties such as assisting patients withbasic hygiene and daily living activities, and routine technical taskssuch as wound and respiratory. Maintains patient care areas in a cleanand orderly condition. Provides nursing care, which is appropriate forthe age and development of the patient and other tasks under thedirection of the Registered Nurse.

The Senior Nurse Intern will consistently demonstrate support of theShirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values bystriving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showingrespect and compassion for patients and their families, fellowemployees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in theinterest of the institute.

The Senior Nurse Intern will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CoreAttributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Nurse Intern will:

Performs, assists and/or supervises the patient in personal careactivities such as hygiene and grooming, skin care, ingestion offood and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization anddressing/undressing in compliance with the Nursing Care Plan.Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth anddevelopment of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-agedadult and geriatric patients as measured by specific performancestandards and as described by SRAlab policies and procedures.Demonstrates the ability to provide care-using principles of growthand development-related information to assure patient needs aremet.

Performs and records basic/ technical skills tasks as authorized,such as collecting routine specimens, taking T-P-R and BP,collecting and recording intake and output and blood glucose, givingenemas, performing intermittent catheterization, bladder volumeinstrument measurements; and hanging gastric feedings to gravity andwith pumps. Performs advanced technical skills such as insertion ofa foley catheter, tracheostomy care, tracheal suction via atracheostomy, ostomy care, wound vacs, and sterile dressing changesnot requiring involving application of medicated ointments orcreams.

Assists the nurse with collecting and report pertinentphysiological, psychological functional data based on patient'sfunction skills or needs.

Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in conditionimmediately to the Nurse.

Provides comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients bymaintaining and following a current care plan and adjusting asdelegated by the Registered Nurse.

Maintain patient care areas in a clean and orderly fashion.

Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment toother specified areas adhering to necessary safety precautions.

Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory atbedside.

Assists in improving the patient/family environment by utilizingappropriate cognitive/perceptual techniques, independence andfacilitating positive self-image and communication skills.

Documents functional care, intake and output, vital signs andother measures in SRAlab IS or utilizes downtime procedures.

Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interestof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to assigned Nurse Manager/Clinical/AdministrativeDirector or designee.Knowledge, Skills Abilities Required

Professional knowledge of practice acquired by obtaining aBachelor/Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program oraccredited Associate Degree in Nursing (with commitment to completeBSN/MSN within 2 years).

Illinois license to practice as a registered nurse.

CPR certification.

Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child,adolescent, young adult, midd