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

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The RN - Inpatient Float provides and coordinates clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment and diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse follows 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 part of the clinical care and unit team, the nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration to advance patient care, achieve outcomes, and support unit operations. The Inpatient Float provides coverage throughout the organization as assigned and has weekend and holiday requirements. Premium shift differentials are available.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school or college of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition at the healthcare provider level.
• Experience in the specific clinical area.
• Analytical 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

• Two years of experience in the specific clinical area.
• Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate clinically competent, evidence-based nursing care, including diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive plans of care using the nursing process and a patient-centered approach.
• Advocate for patients and protect their health, safety, and rights while maintaining a safe environment.
• Collaborate with patients, significant others, and the multidisciplinary team to set and achieve individualized care goals.
• Use critical thinking to identify priorities, set measurable goals, implement safe and timely interventions, and adapt care based on patient responses.
• Develop and implement education plans for patients and families, and educate team members and students.
• Document patient responses and care plans in the health record; provide complete, timely, and accurate handoffs.
• Recognize situations requiring additional intervention, escalate appropriately, and consult relevant experts and resources.
• Delegate and supervise interventions appropriately and participate in forming, implementing, and evaluating team goals.
• Demonstrate compassionate, respectful communication with patients, families, visitors, and staff, and proactively respond to patient concerns.
• Participate in continuing professional growth, mentoring, precepting, peer feedback, professional organizations, committees, and shared leadership.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, innovation, and quality improvement efforts that support safe and effective care.
• Meet internal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and support Northwestern Medicine’s strategic, operational, and fiscal goals.
• Provide coverage throughout the organization as assigned and meet weekend and holiday requirements.
• Participate in at least one volunteer initiative annually.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Premium shift differentials
• A wide range of 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