DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Responsible and accountable for the education and performance improvement within the department. Works with the manager, Perinatal Educator, staff members, and equipment vendors to assess, identify, plan, implement, and follow-up education and quality initiatives. Supplements best practices and monitors compliance. Assists with staffing, scheduling, coordination of new employees and preceptors, and unit operations. Assists on the unit and assumes Charge RN role or takes patient assignments as needed. Rounds on patients to ensure excellence. Rounds on staff to ensure employee engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional/Educational

1. Graduate from an accredited School of nursing. 2. Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. 3. Bachelor Degree in Nursing required. 4. Master's Degree preferred. 5. Certified by the American Heart Association in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 6. Certified by the American Heart Association in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

2. Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). 8. Inpatient Obstetrics Certification preferred.

3. At least 3 years of recent perinatal nursing experience which has provided opportunities to refine competencies in nursing practice and apply principles and practice of teaching and supervision.

4. Meditech experience preferred.

5. DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.

Personal

1. Maintains good physical and emotional well-being.

2. Proficient writing and communication skills.

3. IV knowledge and venipuncture skills.

4. Role models the Standards of Conduct.

5. Evidence of knowledge and ability to use proper channels of communication.

6. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.

7. Understands acuity and staffing in their area and adjacent areas.

8. Proven leadership and interpersonal skills. 9. Ability to support and promote change. 10. Ability to envision the whole picture while focusing on major issues. 11. Demonstrated flexibility and dedication to team involvement. 12. Self-directed with sound decision making and communication skills. 13. Capable of accepting new challenges and development of programs from start to finish.

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Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Nurse residency program

Wellness program

Health club / gym membership reimbursement

Reward & Recognition programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Morris Hospital Employee Benefits (https://www.morrishospital.org/careers/employee-benefits/#medical--dental--vision-and-flexible-spending-account)