Benefits of Nursing
Our patients and their families are our first priority. At Rush-Copley, you accept responsibility for your patients, coordinating their care and involving families in the healing process. You are given the power to advocate for your patients.
Technology Advances
Technological advances keep Rush-Copley nurses ahead:
- Interdisciplinary computerized clinical documentation
- Advanced clinical alerts
- Electronic evidence based practice tools
- Electronic drug database (Multum and Micromedix)
- Computerized patient education handouts (Care Notes)
- Point of care documentation with wireless mobile carts
- E-mail and Internet access at all clinical areas
Professional Development
- Free, on-site BSN completion program through Aurora University
- 100% reimbursement for specialty certifications
- BSN and MSN salary differential
- Increased compensation and salary level for specialty certified nurses
- CPR, ACLS, PALS, and many other department specific certifications provided to nurses on-site
- Recognition of advanced education on name badges
- Accessibility to the Internet and learning resources on site
- Computer discounts and interest free computer loans
- Tuition reimbursement benefits
- Future on-site MSN program
- Partnerships with local colleges and universities: Aurora University, Lewis University, Rush University, Northern Illinois University, and Waubonsee Community College
- Competitive hourly rates with the local market rates
Collaborative Relationships
- Nurses drive decisions for practice, performance improvement and citizenship through unit partnership councils and house-wide councils
- Councils are responsible for functions such as research and education, nursing practice, clinical operations, performance improvement and retention and recruitment
- Nurses and physicians routinely meet to focus on opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration
- Nurses at Rush-Copley work in collaboration with many nursing schools to foster excellent clinical experiences for those in training
- Nurses are a vital part of the health care team and strive for a common goal of care and healing for each patient
Practice Environment
The nursing community at Rush-Copley supports the premise of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report entitled, “Creating a Safe Work Environment.” Our safety philosophy is based on the following points:
- Collaborative and respectful relationships
- Fatigue Management Benefits (Healthplex discounts, Employee Assistance Program, and more)
- Culture of Safety
- Safe Patient Ratios
- Decision Making at the Staff Level
- Supportive Work Space
- Strong Orientation and Positive Learning Environment
- Evidence Based Practice and Current Research Drives Nursing Practices