Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Social Work & Community Health

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
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Summary:

This grant-funded program through the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) supports a multidisciplinary street psychiatry team, serving individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with severe mental illness or other behavioral health needs. Work sites will include encampments, jails, hospitals, individuals’ housing and other community organizations. The Community Health and Wellness 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 Health and Wellness Nurse supports and exemplifies Rush University Medical Center’s mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
1. BSN or higher level of education
2. Current IL State RN licensure and CPR Certification
3. Interest in working with older adults
4. High energy and self-motivated with a strong focus on patient care and patient experience
5. Access to reliable transportation to and from sites
6. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities:
1. Assesses health needs of individuals and the community
2. Plans and delivers nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities
3. Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team at the assigned agency
4. Maintains, interprets, and evaluates health records and medical reports for clients
5. Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs
6. Implements various screening programs based on community needs
7. Utilizes community resources for client referral
8. Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs
9. Participates in agency program development and evaluation
10. Monitors compliance of regulated programs
11. Participates in quality improvement efforts

Skills:
1. Analytical ability is required
2. Ability to work in complex organizational systems
3. Interact effectively with others in difficult situations
4. Ability to use computer systems to enter or retrieve data
5. Ability to function well both independently and as part of a team

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.