Registered Nurse-Transplant Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

3d • $37 - $58

About The Position

The Registered Nurse-Transplant works on a high-acuity hepatology and transplant unit serving patients with hepatology conditions and kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. Patient care includes complex cases such as large liver resections, kidney and pancreas transplants, and hypertensive blood pressure management. The unit provides a supportive, collaborative environment involving nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, therapists, and social work, with opportunities for professional growth, quality-improvement participation, and evidence-based nursing practice. Nurses may participate in departmental committees and the LEAD (Lead, Excel, and Develop) Program. Nurses with less than one year of experience receive a structured orientation through the nationally accredited Nurse Residency Transition into Practice Program.

The Clinical Nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its ethical, compliance, policy, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Within the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse is accountable for coordinating and providing clinically competent, evidence-based care to an assigned group of patients through assessment and diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN participates in clinical decision-making, patient and team education, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration to advance care plans, achieve outcomes, and support unit operations.

The role includes advocating for patients, developing individualized and culturally sensitive plans of care, providing and evaluating nursing interventions, educating patients and families, escalating concerns appropriately, and communicating accurately during handoffs. Nurses also contribute to teamwork, professional development, quality improvement, shared leadership, and a safe, respectful care environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school or college of nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Analytic ability, including conceptual and quantitative skills.
• Oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Strong human relations skills to interact and collaborate effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the specific clinical area.
• Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients across assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Develop individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive plans of care and collaborate with patients, significant others, and the care team to establish patient-centered goals.
• Advocate for patients and protect their health, safety, and rights, maintaining a safe environment and helping resolve potential conflicts through established channels.
• Set priorities and measurable goals; implement nursing interventions safely and promptly, evaluate and document patient responses, and revise care plans as indicated.
• Develop and implement education plans for patients and families using appropriate materials and methods.
• Identify situations requiring further intervention, escalate appropriately, and consult appropriate experts and resources.
• Delegate and supervise interventions appropriately and provide complete, timely, and accurate handoff information.
• Share knowledge with team members, patients, and students, and participate in teaching, mentoring, and precepting.
• Demonstrate compassionate, respectful communication with patients, families, visitors, and staff, and respond proactively to patient concerns.
• Collaborate with coworkers, other disciplines, and hospital services to advance care plans, achieve outcomes, and maintain effective unit operations.
• Participate in professional development, continuing education, and specialty certification when eligible.
• Participate in professional organizations or hospital committees and taskforces, peer feedback, shared leadership, and the development of policies, procedures, and systems for safe and effective care.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and quality improvement and participate in projects and unit-based quality committees.
• Participate in at least one volunteer initiative annually.
• Meet internal and external regulatory, accreditation, health, CPR, and other applicable requirements.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance, support nursing’s professional image, and contribute to Northwestern Memorial’s strategic, operational, and fiscal goals.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level