VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)

Chicago

Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Chicago, IL is not nationally ranked in any specialty.

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<body><h3>Nursing Assistant - Chicago, Illinois</h3> 
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 The Nursing assistant works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide care to a diverse population of unstable patients with complex medical/surgical problems including cardiology, neurology, metabolic, endocrine, vascular, orthopedic, GU and ENT. The nursing assistant is a non-licensed member of the nursing care team who performs specified direct and indirect patient care activities and supportive services under the guidance and direction of licensed staff (Physician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Registered Nurse, and LPN). Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: transporting and escorting patients, 1 on 1 sitter assignments, activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, elimination, therapeutic and diagnostic measures, tracheotomy care and suctioning, observation, reporting, documentation, performs vital signs, height and weights, a range of treatment procedures, catheterizations, patient teaching, and provisions of a safe patient care environment, etc. Per local facility policy, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 
 
Physical requirements include extensive periods of standing and walking. Duties involve strenuous physical exertion on a regular basis. Patient care activities require regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing and similar activities using appropriate body mechanics and other assistive devices for patient and/or equipment movement and transfer. The employee protects self and others from injury. Considerable agility and dexterity are required to provide care in a proper and safe manner. 
 
Work Schedule: 
Combination of 12-hour and 8-hour Shifts Day Shift 
 7:30 am to 8:00 pm (12-hour shift) 
 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (8-hour shift) 
(Rotation to off-tours maybe required) 
Night Shift 
 7:30 pm to 8: 00 am (12-hour shift) 
 11:30 pm to 8:00 am (8-hour shift) 
Mid-Shift 
 11:30 am to 12 midnight (12-hour shift) 
 3:30 pm to 12 midnight (8-hour shift) 
 
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 
Functional Statement #: 000000 
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Nursing Assistant - Chicago, Illinois Duties The Nursing assistant works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide care to a diverse population of unstable patients with complex medical/surgical problems including cardiology, neurology, metabolic, endocrine, vascular, orthopedic, GU and ENT. The nursing assistant is a non-licensed member of the nursing care team who performs specified direct and indirect patient care activities and supportive services under the guidance and direction of licensed staff (Physician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Registered Nurse, and LPN). Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: transporting and escorting patients, 1 on 1 sitter assignments, activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, elimination, therapeutic and diagnostic measures, tracheotomy care and suctioning, observation, reporting, documentation, performs vital signs, height and weights, a range of treatment procedures, catheterizations, patient teaching, and provisions of a safe patient care environment, etc. Per local facility policy, the Nursing Assistant is responsible for maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Physical requirements include extensive periods of standing and walking. Duties involve strenuous physical exertion on a regular basis. Patient care activities require regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, pushing and similar activities using appropriate body mechanics and other assistive devices for patient and/or equipment movement and transfer. The employee protects self and others from injury. Considerable agility and dexterity are required to provide care in a proper and safe manner. Work Schedule: Combination of 12-hour and 8-hour Shifts Day Shift 7:30 am to 8:00 pm (12-hour shift) 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (8-hour shift) (Rotation to off-tours maybe required) Night Shift 7:30 pm to 8: 00 am (12-hour shift) 11:30 pm to 8:00 am (8-hour shift) Mid-Shift 11:30 am to 12 midnight (12-hour shift) 3:30 pm to 12 midnight (8-hour shift) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Leader Telemetry/Stepdown Unit - Chicago, Illinois</h3> 
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 The Clinical Nurse Leader(CNL) is responsible and accountable for clinical outcomes and coordination of care for a culturally diverse veteran population. The CNL possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process and care management principles within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The CNL utilizes evidenced-based practice to achieve improved outcomes related to both acute and chronic illness. The CNL will enhance the overall level of care provided to the veterans and ensure that appropriate lengths of stay are realized. The CNL has the clinical expertise to function at all levels of patient care to support the needs of the unit as they arise. The CNL is responsible to oversee the cardiac telemetry station, implement changes to cardiac telemetry practices according to the National Telemetry Task Force standards and will monitor the health technician telemetry competencies. This position will require a Master's in Nursing with a major as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). Per local policy, the registered nurse will maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Clinical Nurse Leader certification. 
 
Work Schedule: Day Shift, 7:30am - 4:00pm, Scheduling Flexibility Required 
 
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: <a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing" target="_blank">VA Nurse Total Rewards</a> 
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards 
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA 
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) 
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory 
Telework: Not Available 
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Leader Telemetry/Stepdown Unit - Chicago, Illinois Duties The Clinical Nurse Leader(CNL) is responsible and accountable for clinical outcomes and coordination of care for a culturally diverse veteran population. The CNL possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process and care management principles within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The CNL utilizes evidenced-based practice to achieve improved outcomes related to both acute and chronic illness. The CNL will enhance the overall level of care provided to the veterans and ensure that appropriate lengths of stay are realized. The CNL has the clinical expertise to function at all levels of patient care to support the needs of the unit as they arise. The CNL is responsible to oversee the cardiac telemetry station, implement changes to cardiac telemetry practices according to the National Telemetry Task Force standards and will monitor the health technician telemetry competencies. This position will require a Master's in Nursing with a major as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL). Per local policy, the registered nurse will maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Clinical Nurse Leader certification. Work Schedule: Day Shift, 7:30am - 4:00pm, Scheduling Flexibility Required VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 

<body><h3>Registered Nurse - Nurse Educator / Simulation Coordinator - Chicago, Illinois</h3> 
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 The Nurse Educator must assess, plan, implement and evaluate the compliance with national and local standards for BLS and ACLS 
Programs. They must demonstrate proficient clinical skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills. Further, they must demonstrate skill in the use of a wide variety of tools to deliver education offerings to include technology and simulation learning. 
 
The Simulation Nurse Educator is accountable for multiple facets of education, training, and professional &amp; organizational development within the larger strategy of promoting a learning culture across the system. The individual is responsible for development and coordination of comprehensive inter-professional education through simulation to promote quality education and hands-on training in an ego-maintaining environment that establishes knowledge and skills prior to actual patient encounters. Acts as consultant to facility in simulation-based activities. 
 
The Simulation / REDI Nurse Educator will assess, plan, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate educational offerings to clinically-active JBVAMC staff. The individual assists in the development and administration of simulation programs and other educational technologies for innovative approaches in training and education for interdisciplinary staff at all levels and locations. Acts as a resource regarding the scope of simulation potential to meet education and training needs throughout the organization. Will provide simulations using Just Culture and No Harm concepts promoting the facility's goal to become a High Reliability Organization. 
 
The Simulation /RedI Nurse Educator is expected to exhibit leadership in professional nursing by serving on committees, providing mentorship to professional nurses, students, and residents and to contribute to his/her own self-development. The individual is expected to establish his/herself as an enthusiastic, highly supportive colleague within the Simulation team. 
 
This position is composed of an education component, unit specific competencies, and a performance component. Duties include but are not limited to: identification of educational needs within Nursing Service; development and implementation of curriculum and programs that address identified learning needs within the Service; contribution to the creation of a culture of Nursing excellence; assistance with the development of competencies and annual review of competencies for assigned nursing units; assistance with coordination of Simulation Lab learning activities. Per local facility policy, the RN is responsible for maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 
 
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: <a href="https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing" target="_blank">VA Nurse Total Rewards</a> 
 
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards 
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA 
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) 
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory 
 
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm - Scheduling flexibility required. 
Telework: No. 
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Registered Nurse - Nurse Educator / Simulation Coordinator - Chicago, Illinois Duties The Nurse Educator must assess, plan, implement and evaluate the compliance with national and local standards for BLS and ACLS Programs. They must demonstrate proficient clinical skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills. Further, they must demonstrate skill in the use of a wide variety of tools to deliver education offerings to include technology and simulation learning. The Simulation Nurse Educator is accountable for multiple facets of education, training, and professional &amp; organizational development within the larger strategy of promoting a learning culture across the system. The individual is responsible for development and coordination of comprehensive inter-professional education through simulation to promote quality education and hands-on training in an ego-maintaining environment that establishes knowledge and skills prior to actual patient encounters. Acts as consultant to facility in simulation-based activities. The Simulation / REDI Nurse Educator will assess, plan, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate educational offerings to clinically-active JBVAMC staff. The individual assists in the development and administration of simulation programs and other educational technologies for innovative approaches in training and education for interdisciplinary staff at all levels and locations. Acts as a resource regarding the scope of simulation potential to meet education and training needs throughout the organization. Will provide simulations using Just Culture and No Harm concepts promoting the facility's goal to become a High Reliability Organization. The Simulation /RedI Nurse Educator is expected to exhibit leadership in professional nursing by serving on committees, providing mentorship to professional nurses, students, and residents and to contribute to his/her own self-development. The individual is expected to establish his/herself as an enthusiastic, highly supportive colleague within the Simulation team. This position is composed of an education component, unit specific competencies, and a performance component. Duties include but are not limited to: identification of educational needs within Nursing Service; development and implementation of curriculum and programs that address identified learning needs within the Service; contribution to the creation of a culture of Nursing excellence; assistance with the development of competencies and annual review of competencies for assigned nursing units; assistance with coordination of Simulation Lab learning activities. Per local facility policy, the RN is responsible for maintaining Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm - Scheduling flexibility required. Telework: No. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

About this facility

Open Permanent Positions

CNA

Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown

Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

VA Great Lakes Health Care System (VISN 12)

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