Registered Nurse Stroke/Med Surg
IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center
Loyola Medicine - Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Posted Oct 14 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
Your six-month RN application plan
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Why start this early?
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Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, and call?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
- Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center’s careers page.
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Employment Type
Full time Shift
12 Hour Day Shift This is a Full Time Day Shift position, every third weekend The (3W) Observation/Medical Stroke Med Surg Unit is an exciting fast-paced 21 bed unit located on the 3rd floor of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. All rooms are private and are centrally monitored if clinically indicated. To work in the Observation Unit, our nurses need strong assessment skills, the ability to think critically and adapt to new challenges, along with strong communication skills to care for our patient population and work with our interdisciplinary teams.
As an Observation unit we are dedicated to our patients by providing quality care with attention to clinical expertise, evidence-based practices, patient safety and positive outcomes. Our patient population includes but is not limited to care of the adult patient with a variety of medical diagnoses of the neurological stroke, infectious disease, other medical conditions, and some cardiac conditions. Patients on our unit may have an average length of stay of 48 hours to four days.
We utilize an interdisciplinary team approach along the continuum of care in an effort to provide balance for the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs for every patient and their family.
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits start on Day One
- DailyPay! Work & Get Paid the Same Day
- Competitive
- Shift Differentials
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- Employee Discount for Child Development Center
- Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- Referral Rewards
- Strong Team Culture
- Self-Scheduling
- Educational Stipend
- Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)
- Every 3rd Weekend rotation
Our Promise to You
Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and in our colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.
We seek colleagues with
A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire 1 year of inpatient Nursing Experience preferred BSN Pay Range: $36.05 - $59.92 per hour ADN Pay Range: $32.97 - $57.06 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits
Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.