Clinical Nurse, ICU Float Pool, Full-Time, Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

14h

About The Position

The RN - Inpatient Float provides and coordinates clinically competent, evidence-based nursing care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment and diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse follows the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Social Policy Statement, and complies with Northwestern Medicine policies and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration to advance patient care, achieve exceptional outcomes, and support unit operations. Within the float team, the nurse provides coverage throughout the organization as assigned. The position has weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN-accredited school or college of nursing.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition at the healthcare provider level.
Experience in a specific clinical area.
Analytic ability, including conceptual and quantitative skills.
Oral, listening, and written communication skills.
Strong human relations skills to interact and collaborate effectively with others in difficult situations.
Ability to use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive care using the nursing process and patient-centered care model.
Advocate for patients, protect their health, safety, and rights, and maintain a safe environment.
Collaborate with patients, significant others, and the care team to establish and achieve individualized care goals.
Identify and help resolve potential conflicts through established communication channels.
Maintain and advance clinical expertise through continuing education, skill development, and specialty certification when eligible.
Educate team members, patients, and students, and develop individualized education plans for patients and families.
Use critical thinking to identify priorities, establish measurable goals, and implement safe, timely nursing interventions.
Evaluate and document patient responses to interventions, individualize care plans, and escalate situations requiring further intervention.
Consult appropriate experts and resources, participate in team goals, and delegate and supervise interventions appropriately.
Provide complete, timely, and accurate handoffs and adhere to ethical standards of practice.
Demonstrate compassionate, respectful care for patients, families, visitors, and staff, and respond proactively to patient concerns.
Collaborate with colleagues and hospital services, mentor and precept team members, and participate in peer feedback.
Participate in professional organizations or Northwestern Memorial committees or taskforces, and contribute to policies, procedures, and systems through the Shared Leadership Process.
Meet internal and external regulatory and accreditation requirements, and support quality improvement, innovation, and organizational goals.
Participate in at least one volunteer initiative annually.