Experienced Clinical Nurse, Heart Failure 10G Full-Time, Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

6d • $37 - $58

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse is a registered professional nurse accountable for providing and coordinating clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients. The role includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, in accordance with the NMH framework for practice, ANA nursing standards, ethical requirements, and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards. 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 nurse advocates for patients, provides individualized and culturally sensitive care, protects patient safety and rights, and collaborates with patients, families, and care teams. The role also includes developing clinical expertise, educating patients and team members, using critical thinking, evaluating and documenting care, delegating and supervising interventions, and escalating concerns when appropriate. The nurse demonstrates compassion and professional engagement through collaboration, continued learning, mentoring, participation in quality improvement and shared leadership, and accountability for professional and organizational standards.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through the American Heart Association.
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive nursing plans of care using the nursing process and patient-centered care model.
• Advocate for patients, protect their health, safety, and rights, and maintain a safe care environment.
• Collaborate with patients, significant others, and the multidisciplinary team to establish and achieve individualized care goals.
• Identify potential conflicts and facilitate resolution through established communication channels.
• Pursue continuing education and specialty certification when eligible, and continually enhance clinical skills.
• Educate team members, patients, and students, and develop individualized education plans for patients and families.
• Use critical thinking to identify priorities, set measurable goals, prescribe and implement interventions, and evaluate and document patient responses.
• Identify situations requiring further intervention, escalate appropriately, and consult experts and resources when needed.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating team goals; delegate and supervise interventions appropriately.
• Provide complete, timely, and accurate information during patient handoffs.
• Participate in at least one volunteer initiative annually.
• Build compassionate, respectful connections with patients and families, respond proactively to concerns, and support recovery and, where appropriate, a peaceful death.
• Participate in a professional organization or a Northwestern Memorial committee or task force.
• Collaborate with coworkers, other disciplines, departments, and hospital services; serve as a mentor and preceptor; and participate in peer feedback.
• Participate in developing policies, procedures, and systems through the Shared Leadership Process.
• Meet internal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements and contribute to innovation and quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate accountability to Northwestern Memorial's strategic, operational, and fiscal goals and maintain a professional image.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• 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