Registered Nurse Float CDH Resource Team Full-time Nights
About The Position
The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This clinically competent registered professional nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care for acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and health team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The role includes collecting and analyzing patient data, identifying expected outcomes, developing and implementing individualized plans, coordinating care delivery, and evaluating progress. The nurse directs care and determines appropriate use of assistants involved in direct patient care; collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff; documents care plans and communications; participates in shared governance, committees, and unit projects; evaluates and documents patient responses to interventions; individualizes care plans based on findings; and uses available evidence, including research, to guide practice decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) 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.
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
- Basic Life Support.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong analytic abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a specific clinical area.
- For Emergency Room and Pediatric Emergency Room positions: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, or Certified Emergency Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for acutely ill patients through the nursing process.
- Interact effectively with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.
- Collect and analyze data, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement individualized plans, coordinate care delivery, and evaluate progress.
- Direct care and determine appropriate utilization of assistants involved in direct patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff, and document plans and communications related to care and service delivery.
- Participate in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
- Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions in the health record and individualize plans of care based on findings.
- Use the best available evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
