Registered Nurse-Emergency Department In-House Registry Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse-Emergency Department In-House Registry Nights role is a clinically competent, registered professional nursing position in the Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Emergency Department. The nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates care for acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other members of the health team while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The position is listed at 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE), on the night shift. Compensation is $48–$55 per hour. The posting describes the position as an in-house registry role but does not explicitly state a contract or temporary employment classification.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of the first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.
- Registered Professional Nurse licensure for the state in which the employee works.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- For the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and TNCC within one year of hire.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong analytical abilities.
- Travel within the designated geographic area is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area is preferred.
- For the Emergency Room and Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, or Certified Emergency Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze patient data, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement individualized plans, coordinate care delivery, and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
- Direct care and determine appropriate utilization of assistants involved in direct patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff; document care plans focused on outcomes and service-delivery decisions, including communications with patients, families, and others.
- Participate in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
- Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions in the health record and individualize the plan of care based on evaluation findings.
- Use the best available evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions.
- Comply with organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
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
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Job Type
Part-time
