Registered Nurse-Labor and Delivery Full Time Weekend Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

11d • $37 - $59

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Weekend 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 and 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 comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients and collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team on assessment, care planning, education, discharge planning, and evaluation of outcomes. The nurse promotes patient safety and quality, supports colleagues and unit operations, uses clinical technology and resources appropriately, and maintains professional development and accountability.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• National certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive assessments of assigned patients; communicate changes in patient condition promptly.
• Use assessment data and appropriate nursing diagnoses to establish measurable patient goals, prioritize needs, document and modify care plans, and evaluate responses to nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members in planning and documenting care; assess discharge needs and make appropriate referrals, including palliative care.
• Complete discharge instructions and medication reconciliation, and provide patients and families information about the patient portal and other relevant resources.
• Assess patient and family teaching needs, learning level, and readiness; document education and use teach-back, Krames materials, and Culture Vision resources as appropriate.
• Respect patients, families, and staff; recognize the contributions of significant others, adhere to ethical standards, and request an ethics consult when appropriate.
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions and use reliable evidence resources to support professional nursing practice.
• Participate in a clinical LADDER project or unit- or organization-level process improvement.
• Administer medications safely using bar coding; protect patient health, safety, and rights; provide complete and accurate bedside handoffs; and round hourly in collaboration with patient care technicians.
• Maintain a safe care environment and contribute to quality metrics and prevention of pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central line infections as applicable.
• Participate in unit safety and quality initiatives and unit huddles.
• Oversee and direct patient care or support technicians while maintaining accountability for assigned patients; lead and direct others effectively and address conflict appropriately.
• Demonstrate charge nurse or preceptor proficiency when assigned and 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 needs.
• Serve as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel; assist with precepting, orientation, and mentoring as requested.
• Provide regular peer feedback and participate in clinical case peer review; work collaboratively with hospital services and communicate barriers to effective practice to nursing leadership and the practice operations council.
• Ensure an appropriate level-of-care order is documented in the EMR for admissions, follow supply charging practices, participate in value-based initiatives, and commit to reducing overtime utilization.
• Complete electronic and paper documentation; use Alaris pump guardrails, physiologic monitoring, and the bed management system; identify potential new technologies and participate in CEOC activities as requested.
• Attend internal professional development offerings, obtain certification in the nursing specialty, maintain professional practice competencies and required learning and dress-code standards, participate in professional organizations, and take assigned lunch breaks.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time