Registered Nurse OR Weekends
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Weekend provides individualized, age-specific patient care from admission through discharge, in alignment with Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The nurse is accountable for direct care of assigned patients and assists with other patient care when needed. Nursing decisions and actions are made ethically and in partnership with patients and families. The role includes collecting and analyzing assessment data, establishing nursing diagnoses, collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare team members to develop and update care plans, providing evidence-based education, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. The position is scheduled Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is no call, but working 1–2 holidays per year is required. Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings; internal ADN candidates are encouraged to apply. For eligible ADN candidates, the posting states a commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of the first day of employment 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) certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong analytic 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; external ADN candidates are not being considered for Palos Hospital RN openings, while internal ADN candidates are encouraged to apply.
- For the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and TNCC within one year of hire.
- For the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support and TNCC within one year of hire.
- For Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area.
- For the Emergency Room and Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, or Certified Emergency Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Assess and document patient status and care needs at admission or point-of-care entry; organize assessment data so it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
- Identify problems requiring immediate attention and validate nursing diagnoses with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
- Document diagnoses to support expected outcomes and the plan of care; initiate and update the Problem List as needed.
- Incorporate age-specific care principles into the patient’s plan and document that the individualized plan has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient or family.
- Begin discharge planning at admission and consult with the patient, family, and healthcare team about the discharge plan.
- Identify patient teaching needs throughout the hospital stay and arrange care-planning conferences when indicated.
- Prioritize and organize evidence-based nursing interventions that reflect established standards of care.
- Provide individualized, mutually agreed-upon patient and family education based on evidence and research guidelines.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses; regularly review patient data and keep the plan of care updated.
- Revise the plan of care systematically and continuously based on measurable, realistic goals; document progress toward outcomes.
- Identify unmet outcomes and support continuity of care; reassess nursing actions for effectiveness.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members about care, progress, and the plan of care.
- Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences and make appropriate referrals for continuity of care.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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Job Type
Full-time
