Registered Nurse Cardiac Intermediate Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

2h•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Full Time Nights 7pm-7:30am with rotating weekends. CDH Cardiac Intermediate (3A) is a 26-bed cardiac step-down unit that is part of Northwestern Medicine’s prestigious Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI). As part of BCVI, we are able provide the same advanced cardiac care normally only available at a major academic medical center, but in a suburban setting. Our unit cares for patients with a variety of cardiovascular diagnoses, including post cardiac surgeries and procedures. We are proud to be in the country’s top decile of patient satisfaction for over 8 years! Cross training opportunities to the Telemetry Department. The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, 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
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate with others
Strong analytic abilities
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in specific clinical area
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Certified Emergency Nurse

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.
Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.