Registered Nurse-Interventional Cardiology Full-time Day Shift
About The Position
The Staff Nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional nurse is accountable for individualized, age-specific patient care from admission through discharge. The nurse provides direct care to assigned patients, makes ethical decisions on behalf of patients and families, assesses and analyzes patient data, identifies nursing diagnoses, collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team, develops and updates plans of care, provides evidence-based education, and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. This is a full-time, day-shift position at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings; internal ADN candidates are encouraged to apply. External ADN candidates are otherwise described as needing a commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of their first day in a clinical nurse role.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- 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; the posting states Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings and encourages internal ADN candidates to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Assess and record patient status and identify patient care needs upon admission or point-of-care entry.
- Organize assessment health data so it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
- Identify problems requiring immediate attention.
- Validate diagnoses with the patient, family, and other health care team members.
- Document diagnoses to support the determination of expected outcomes and the plan of care.
- Initiate the Problem List at admission and update it as needed; incorporate age-specific care principles into the plan of care.
- Document that the individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient or family.
- Begin discharge planning at admission and consult with the patient, family, and health care team regarding the discharge plan.
- Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout the hospital stay.
- Arrange care-planning conferences with patients, families, and health team members when indicated.
- Prioritize and organize evidence-based nursing interventions that reflect established standards of care.
- Provide individualized, mutually agreeable patient and family education based on evidence-based practice and research guidelines.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Review patient health data consistently and keep the plan of care updated.
- Revise the plan of care systematically and continuously, guided by measurable, realistic goals.
- Document patient progress toward identified outcomes.
- Identify unmet outcomes and provide direction for continuity of care.
- Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
- Communicate with patients, families, and health care team members about patient care and nursing’s role in providing care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members regarding patient progress and the plan of care.
- Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences to obtain peer feedback.
- Make appropriate referrals to support continuity of care.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- 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
Entry Level
