Clinical Nurse - Pulmonary Stepdown Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

10d • $37 - $58

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered professional nurse who provides and coordinates clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients. The role includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with the NMH framework for practice, the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration to advance patient care plans, achieve exceptional outcomes, and enhance unit operations. The nurse advocates for patients, practices as a clinical expert, contributes to the community, demonstrates compassion, and remains professionally engaged through continued learning, collaboration, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school or college of nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through the American Heart Association.
• Analytic ability, including conceptual and quantitative skills.
• Oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the specific clinical area.
• Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive nursing plans of care based on the nursing process and patient-centered care goals.
• Advocate for patients’ health, safety, and rights; maintain a safe environment and acknowledge the role of significant others in care.
• Identify potential conflicts and facilitate resolution through established communication channels.
• Advance clinical expertise through continuing education, skill development, and specialty certification when eligible.
• Educate team members, patients, and students; develop and implement individualized education plans for patients and families.
• Use critical thinking to identify priorities, set measurable goals, and implement timely, safe nursing interventions.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to interventions and adjust plans of care accordingly.
• Recognize situations requiring further intervention, escalate appropriately, and consult experts and resources when needed.
• Participate in team goal formation, implementation, and evaluation; delegate and supervise interventions appropriately.
• Provide complete, timely, and accurate handoffs and adhere to ethical standards of practice.
• Participate annually in one or more volunteer initiatives.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and staff with respect and dignity; respond proactively to patient concerns and support recovery or a peaceful death when appropriate.
• Collaborate with coworkers, other disciplines, departments, and hospital services; mentor and precept team members.
• Engage in professional growth, professional organizations or committees, peer feedback, and shared leadership activities.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, systems, innovation projects, and quality improvement activities that support safe and effective care.
• Meet internal and external regulatory and accreditation requirements and support Northwestern Memorial's strategic, operational, and fiscal goals.
• Maintain a professional image and advance the professional image of nursing through ongoing analysis of relevant resources.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level