Registered Nurse-Observation Full Time Nights
Lake Forest, IL, United States On-site
$71,760–$114,816 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Staff Nurse License Pending exemplifies the attributes of an NM nurse, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Staff Nurse License Pending position adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act (225 ILCS 65/ Nurse Practice Act. (ilga.gov) and is used for graduate nurses who have passed the NCLEX exam but have not received their Illinois license and/or RNs licensed in another state pending completion of the Illinois licensure process. The RNLP may function under direct supervision in the capacity of a staff nurse. Unsupervised practice before receipt of license may result in denial of licensure. While supervised, the staff nurse, registered professional nurse, license pending (RNLP) is responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients that includes assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RNLP participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations. The RNLP will remain as an orientee until license is received by the State of Illinois.
What you'll bring
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing who has passed the NCLEX examination and completed and submitted to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation an application for licensure as a registered professional nurse
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level)
- Analytical ability is required
- Communication skill is required in order to teach and lead
- Interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
- Experience in specific clinical area
- Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.