Traumatic Brain Innovation SNI: NIGHTS – JR-1060292-5904 in Chicago, Illinois

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12367619 By joining our team,
you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve 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 have
graduated from an accredited BSN or MSN nursing program. In the clinical
setting, the senior nurse intern assists the patient care team in
provision of basic daily care to patients and support of significant
others. Performs various service duties such as assisting patients with
basic hygiene and daily living activities, and routine technical tasks
such as wound and respiratory. Maintains patient care areas in a clean
and orderly condition. Provides nursing care, which is appropriate for
the age and development of the patient and other tasks under the
direction of the Registered Nurse.

The Senior Nurse Intern will consistently demonstrate support of the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by
striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing
respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.

The Senior Nurse Intern will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: 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 care
  activities such as hygiene and grooming, skin care, ingestion of
  food and fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization and
  dressing/undressing in compliance with the Nursing Care Plan.
  Demonstrates competency in applying the principles of the growth and
  development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged
  adult and geriatric patients as measured by specific performance
  standards and as described by SRAlab policies and procedures.
  Demonstrates the ability to provide care-using principles of growth
  and development-related information to assure patient needs are
  met.

• 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, giving
  enemas, performing intermittent catheterization, bladder volume
  instrument measurements; and hanging gastric feedings to gravity and
  with pumps. Performs advanced technical skills such as insertion of
  a foley catheter, tracheostomy care, tracheal suction via a
  tracheostomy, ostomy care, wound vacs, and sterile dressing changes
  not requiring involving application of medicated ointments or
  creams.

• Assists the nurse with collecting and report pertinent
  physiological, psychological functional data based on patient’s
  function skills or needs.

• Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition
  immediately to the Nurse.

• Provides comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients by
  maintaining and following a current care plan and adjusting as
  delegated by the Registered Nurse.

• Maintain patient care areas in a clean and orderly fashion.

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

• Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory at
  bedside.

• Assists in improving the patient/family environment by utilizing
  appropriate cognitive/perceptual techniques, independence and
  facilitating positive self-image and communication skills.

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

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
  of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to assigned Nurse Manager/Clinical/Administrative
  Director or designee.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Professional knowledge of practice acquired by obtaining a
Bachelor/Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited program or
accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (with commitment to complete
BSN/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