Lead RN-Vascular Surgery Full Time Days
About The Position
The Lead RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role manages and monitors day-to-day clinical operations for the specialty service, coordinates room assignments and resources, provides direct patient care as needed, and supports staff and surgeons. The position also promotes patient safety, effective communication, ethical and respectful care, staff orientation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current licensure in the State of Illinois.
- Competence in basic nursing and computer skills.
- Maintains CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Responsibilities
- Makes room assignments appropriate to the skill level of the specialty service team.
- Manages, plans, and monitors specialty day-to-day clinical operations.
- Develops and maintains preference cards.
- Provides direct patient care as needed.
- Monitors room turnover.
- Collaborates with specialty service team members to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available for cases.
- Identifies and coordinates the needs of specialty service physicians through scheduled meetings.
- Supports staff and surgeons when there are schedule changes within the service line.
- Supports cost-control efforts through conservation of supplies and care of equipment.
- Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Informs the OR Clinical Nurse Manager of specialty services activities and issues.
- Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensures procedure documentation is complete.
- Ensures staff within the specialty service adhere to National Patient Safety Goals related to the OR.
- Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
- Communicates effectively with medical, nursing, and interdepartmental staff.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and acts as a patient advocate.
- Delivers nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that is sensitive to patient diversity and preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
- Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions.
- Works with the Perioperative educator to orient new staff to the specialty service.
- Contributes to a positive professional work environment and supports optimal team achievement.
- Delegates tasks according to others’ knowledge and skill and patient needs.
- Maintains CPR certification.
- Maintains awareness of unit-based performance improvement activities and participates appropriately.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
