Registered Nurse Nuclear Medicine Full Time Days
About The Position
The Staff Nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The registered professional nurse is accountable for individualized, age-specific patient care throughout the continuum from admission to discharge. The nurse provides direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care as needed. Nursing decisions and actions are made ethically on behalf of patients and families. The nurse assesses and analyzes patient information, determines nursing diagnoses, collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare team members, develops plans of care with realistic outcomes, provides evidence-based education, and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at Palos Hospital, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posting states that Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for RN openings; internal employee ADN candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Assess and record patient status and identify patient care needs upon admission or point-of-care entry.
- Organize assessment data so it is accurate, complete, and accessible, and identify problems requiring immediate attention.
- Validate diagnoses with the patient, family, and other healthcare team members, and document diagnoses to support expected outcomes and the plan of care.
- Initiate and update the Problem List and incorporate age-specific care principles into the patient’s plan of care.
- Discuss the individualized plan of care with the patient and family and document their agreement.
- Begin discharge planning at admission and consult with the patient, family, and healthcare team about the discharge plan.
- Identify patient education needs throughout the hospital stay and provide individualized education based on evidence and research guidelines.
- Arrange care-planning conferences with patients, families, and healthcare team members when indicated.
- Prioritize and organize evidence-based nursing interventions in accordance with established standards of care.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Review patient health data and keep the plan of care updated, revising it systematically based on measurable, realistic goals.
- Document patient progress toward expected outcomes, identify unmet outcomes, and support continuity of care.
- Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient care, progress, and plans of care.
- Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences and seek feedback from peers.
- Make appropriate referrals to support continuity of care.
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
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Job Type
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