ED Registered Nurse-Delnor Emergency Department Full Time Nights
About The Position
Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a full-time position at Delnor. The schedule consists of three 12-hour night shifts, 5 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with every third weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) and rotating holidays throughout the year required. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is a clinically competent registered professional nurse who prescribes, delegates, and coordinates care for acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong analytic abilities.
- Experience as a registered nurse is sought for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area.
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) qualification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse qualification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement individualized plans, coordinate care delivery, and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
- Direct care and determine appropriate utilization of assistants involved in providing direct patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff.
- Create a documented plan focused on outcomes and care-delivery decisions, indicating communications with patients, families, and others.
- Participate in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
- Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions in the health record, and individualize the plan of care based on evaluation findings.
- Use the best available evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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Job Type
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