Experienced Registered Nurse-Neuroscience Progressive Unit Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

122d

About The Position

The Neuroscience Progressive unit is a 29-bed unit comprised of a neuroscience step down (12 beds), neuroscience floor (11 beds), and epilepsy monitoring unit (6 beds). Our nurses are trained to work in all areas of this unit allowing them to experience caring for the neurological population at various phases of the care continuum. Specialty Care & Devices include the Neuro Step Down Unit, which cares for complex neurological patients, and the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) that welcomes electively admitted patients monitored for seizure events. The neuroscience floor accepts medical and surgical patients with neurological diagnoses. The complex care of the neurological population requires collaboration from all members of the interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association.
• Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
• Oral, listening and written communication skills.
• Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
• Use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Develops an individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient based on the nursing process.
• Incorporates the role of patient advocate into the plan of care.
• Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient-centered individualized care goals.
• Acknowledges and values the contributions of the patient's significant others as an integral part of the plan of care.
• Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels.
• Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
• Advances clinical expertise through continuing education opportunities and obtaining specialty certification when eligible.
• Continuously enhances skills and abilities to ensure the highest quality patient care.
• Shares knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients and students.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions.
• Identifies priorities, sets realistic and measurable goals, prescribes and implements nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner.
• Develops and implements individualized education plans for patients and families.
• Evaluates and documents the patient's responses to nursing interventions in the health record.
• Identifies situations that require further intervention and escalates appropriately.
• Participates in the formation, implementation and evaluation of team goals.
• Conveys complete, timely and accurate information at hand off at the bedside or any hand off.
• Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually.
• Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families.
• Proactively responds to patient concerns.
• Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
• Is a member of a professional organization or participates on a Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce.
• Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments.
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education.
• Serves as a community mentor for team members.
• Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance.
• Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement.

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree