Clinical Nurse-Nuclear Medicine, Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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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 nurse is responsible for the nursing process, including assessment and diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while following the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

As part of the clinical care and unit team, the nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance patient care plans, achieve exceptional outcomes, and enhance unit operations. The role includes patient advocacy, individualized and culturally sensitive care, patient and family education, safe delegation and supervision, accurate handoffs and documentation, and escalation or consultation when additional intervention or expertise is needed.

The nurse is expected to demonstrate compassion, professional engagement, accountability, continuing growth, and participation in quality improvement and shared leadership activities. This position is in Nuclear Medicine and is full-time on days.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school or college of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of 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

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based nursing care for an assigned group of patients using the nursing process.
• Develop and implement individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive plans of care and patient-centered daily goals.
• Advocate for patients and protect their health, safety, and rights while maintaining a safe care environment.
• Collaborate with patients, families, significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in planning and delivering care.
• Identify priorities, establish measurable goals, implement nursing interventions safely and promptly, and evaluate and document patient responses.
• Develop and implement education plans for patients and families using appropriate instructional materials and methods.
• Recognize situations requiring further intervention, escalate appropriately, and consult appropriate experts and resources.
• Delegate and supervise interventions appropriately and provide complete, timely, and accurate handoffs.
• Educate and share knowledge with team members, patients, and students; mentor and precept team members.
• Participate in team goal-setting, peer feedback, professional committees or organizations, and shared leadership.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, innovation projects, and quality improvement efforts that support safe and effective care.
• Maintain professional growth, required internal and external regulatory requirements, and a professional image in appearance and communications.
• Participate in at least one volunteer initiative annually.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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