Registered Nurse-Endoscopy Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

12d•$35 - $55

About The Position

The Registered Nurse BSN embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs the core functions of the Professional Practice Model. Under department leadership, the nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides endoscopy nursing care through patient assessment, care planning and coordination, patient and family education, evidence-based practice, safety and quality initiatives, technology use, and collaboration with colleagues. The posting identifies the position as casual and lists rotating shifts, 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
Basic Life Support.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with others.
Strong analytical abilities.
An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is acceptable with a commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of the first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.

Nice To Haves

National certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Complete and document comprehensive assessments for assigned patients, promptly communicate changes in condition, and identify and prioritize patient needs and nursing diagnoses.
Use assessment data and nursing diagnoses to establish measurable patient goals, document and modify care plans, and evaluate and document responses to nursing interventions.
Collaborate with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on care planning; assess discharge needs and make appropriate referrals, including palliative care.
Ensure discharge instructions and medication reconciliation are completed, and provide patients and families information about the patient portal and other relevant resources.
Assess patient and family education needs, learning level, and readiness; document education, use teach-back, and use and distribute Krames educational materials.
Address patient, family, spiritual, and cultural needs; use Culture Vision in care planning and delivery; treat patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity; and request an ethics consult when appropriate.
Implement nursing interventions consistent with the plan of care and evidence-based practice, using reliable evidence resources.
Participate in clinical LADDER projects or process improvement at the unit or organizational level.
Promote patient health, safety, and rights; administer medications using bar coding; provide complete and timely bedside shift reports and handoffs; round hourly with the patient care technician; and participate in unit huddles and safety and quality initiatives.
Help prevent pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI and central line infections as appropriate to the practice area, and contribute to unit and organizational quality metrics.
Oversee and direct patient care or support technicians while retaining accountability for assigned patients; lead and direct others effectively and address conflict appropriately.
When assigned, perform charge nurse or preceptor responsibilities, coordinate care for the unit, take the clinical lead when a patient's condition changes, and confer with the primary care physician about treatment or transfer to an appropriate level of care.
Serve as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel; assist with precepting, orientation, and mentoring; and participate in peer evaluation and clinical case review.
Collaborate with hospital services, identify barriers to effective clinical practice, and communicate them to nursing leadership and the practice operations council.
Ensure an appropriate level-of-care order is documented for admissions, follow supply charging practices, participate in value-based initiatives, and demonstrate commitment to reducing overtime utilization.
Complete electronic and paper documentation, use Alaris pump guardrails, understand physiologic monitoring and its implications for clinical management, and use the bed management system.
Identify potential technologies for unit, hospital, or system use and participate in CEOC activities to advance and optimize the medical record as requested.
Attend internal professional development offerings, obtain certification in the nursing specialty of practice, maintain professional practice competencies and required learning and dress code standards, participate in professional organizations, and take assigned lunch breaks.