Registered Nurse-Operating Room Full-Time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

2d • $37 - $60

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs established procedures in accordance with hospital and department of patient care services philosophy, policies, and standards. The RN provides care based on patients’ developmental needs and abilities and uses the nursing process to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 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

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong analytic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess each assigned patient according to hospital and unit guidelines, including age-specific physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors; recognize signs of abuse or neglect.
• Assess patient and family educational needs, abilities, learning preferences, and readiness to learn.
• Anticipate potential problems related to the patient’s condition, adjustment to disease, physical complications, knowledge needs, discharge needs, and family support.
• Develop and update the nursing plan of care based on assessment and nursing diagnosis, incorporating input from the interdisciplinary team and patient, family, or significant others; include education and discharge planning needs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare providers by reporting and recording relevant observations and reactions concerning the patient and family.
• Assess patient response to treatment, recognize and analyze symptoms and changes in condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Prioritize care for assigned patients and adjust priorities as patient status or unit activity changes.
• Participate in discharge planning from admission, documenting teaching, patient and family understanding, and timely referrals.
• Apply standards of care to provide safe, age-appropriate care throughout the life span and follow OSHA standards and applicable guidelines and policies.
• Identify, implement, and document appropriate age-specific interventions safely and promptly, including the patient’s response.
• Include the patient, family, or significant other in care planning, care delivery, and teaching.
• Administer prescribed medications and perform treatments safely; use medication administration as an opportunity to educate patients and families.
• Provide pain management, comfort, and support to patients and families.
• Follow hospital policy when reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
• Anticipate patient needs and coordinate care activities with hospital departments, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
• Reassess patients according to their condition, standards of practice, and hospital policy.
• Review patient diagnostic data promptly and intervene appropriately.
• Document treatments, assessments, and patient responses to nursing actions and medical regimens accurately and comprehensively.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the shift charge nurse, physician, and other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to teaching, including understanding, acceptance, and compliance.
• Initiate patient care conferences in consultation with the interdisciplinary team and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided, including nursing assessments and plans of care.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.
• A 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