Community Health RN II - School Based Health Centers

Job description

Job Description

nLocation: Chicago, Illinois

nBusiness Unit: Rush Medical Center

nHospital: Rush University Medical Center

nDepartment: School Based Health Centers

nWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

nShift: Shift 1

nWork Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

n*This role focuses on our Adolescent Reproductive Health services and Family Planning Grant deliverables across the schools and Adolescent Family Center.

nRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (

nPay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 per hour

nRush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

nSummary:

nThe Community/Public Health Nurse is a nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes and provides quality care to individuals, groups, and communities. The Community/Public Health Nurse supports the mission of the College of Nursing (CON) and exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush and CON policies and procedures.

nOther information:

nRequired Job Qualifications:

n• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.

n• Bachelor’s in nursing and 2 years of experience in community or public health nursing or Master’s degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited school of nursing and a Certification as a Clinical Nurse Leader and/or certification in clinical specialty area.

n• Analytical ability is required

n• Ability to work in complex organizational systems

n• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations

n• Ability to use computer system to enter or retrieve data

n• Demonstrates advanced interpersonal communication and collaboration skills in the context of the patient and interdisciplinary team.

n• Demonstrates a depth and breadth of clinical knowledge that can be communicated to students in a variety of learning environments

nDisclaimer:

nThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

nResponsibilities:

n• Analyzes and assess complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care

n• Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs for complex cases.

n• Assesses health needs of individuals and the community.

n• Plans and delivers nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities.

n• Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team at assigned agency.

n• Maintains, interprets, and evaluates health records and medical reports for clients.

n• Implements various screening programs based on community needs.

n• Precepts Rush CON students at assigned agency site.

n• Identifies and utilizes community resources for client referral.

n• Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs.

n• Participates in agency program development and evaluation.

n• Participates in quality improvement efforts.

n• Participates in accurate and consistent programmatic data collection and reporting to peers and colleagues, and utilizes program data to improve personal professional and team operations

n• Initiates and leads quality initiatives and evidence-based projects

n• Participates in conflict resolution that results in improved team relationships

n• Models safe and effective use of medical devices or safety strategies to both staff and patients

n• Is actively involved in leadership activities within department and in institution

n• Facilitates positive learning climate

n• Participates on college committees or task forces

n• Active member of local professional associations

n• Shares expertise with community organizations

nRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

nPosition Community Health RN II - School Based Health Centers

nLocation US:IL:Chicago

nReq ID 29646

Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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