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Community Health RN I - Community Testing

You'll run screening programs for the community, built around what local people need.

Posted Oct 29

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour day, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Shift: Shift 1
Unit and setting
Community Testing department Department: Community Testing
License
RN license Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.Current Illinois RN license
Term
Permanent Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)Full time, 0.9 to 1.0 FTE

Do you qualify?

License
Current Illinois RN license Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure. Check your license
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
One year of nursing experience One year of nursing and some community or public health experience
Experience
Some community or public health experience
Also asks
Analytical ability Analytical ability.
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Works within complex organizational systems Ability to work in complex organizational systems.
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Works effectively with others in difficult situations Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
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Uses a computer system to enter or retrieve data Ability to use computer system to enter or retrieve data.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Chicago staff RN payChicago staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $41/hr, across 225 postings.
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Pay set by education, experience, skills and market data

Benefits

  • BenefitsRush rewards and benefits, detailed on Rush's benefits pageRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses Acts as a preceptor for Rush CON students, as requested, at assigned agency site.
Day to day
Community screening programs Implements various screening programs based on community needs.
Day to day
Health education and prevention programs Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs.
Day to day
Referring clients to community resources Utilizes community resources for client referral.
Day to day
Staff educational programs Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs.

The workplace

Rush University Medical Center
Academic Medical Center

You would be walking into an academic medical center on Chicago’s Near West Side where education, research, and bedside care sit on the same campus. The main tower is the butterfly-shaped hospital built to cut down how far you walk…

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Public Health is a specialty you move into. Counties hire at entry grades; a BSN is often preferred.

Original listing

Posted on Rush University Medical Center’s careers page.

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  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
  • Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
  • Department: Community Testing
  • Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
  • Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule

8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $37.50 - $62.21 per hour Rush 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.

Summary

The 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). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information

Required Job

Qualifications

  • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
  • One year of nursing and some community or public health experience
  • Analytical ability.
  • Ability to work in complex organizational systems.
  • Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
  • Ability to use computer system to enter or retrieve data.

Disclaimer: The 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses health needs of individuals and the community.
  • Plans and delivers nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities.
  • Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team at assigned agency.
  • Maintains, interprets, and evaluates health records and medical reports for clients.
  • Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs.
  • Implements various screening programs based on community needs.
  • Utilizes community resources for client referral.
  • Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs.
  • Participates in agency program development and evaluation.
  • Monitors compliance of regulated programs.
  • Participates in quality improvement efforts.
  • Acts as a preceptor for Rush CON students, as requested, at assigned agency site.

Rush 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.

What's around it?

In Chicago, IL

Chicago, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent
$1,440/mo
Household income
$77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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