Registered Nurse Radiology Full Time Days
About The Position
The Staff Nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional nurse is accountable for individualized, age-specific patient care from admission through discharge. The nurse provides direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care as needed. Nursing decisions and actions on behalf of patients and families are made ethically. The nurse collects and analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses; collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members; develops plans of care with realistic outcomes; provides evidence-based education; and systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Assess and record patient status and identify care needs upon admission or point-of-care entry.
- Organize health assessment data so it is accurate, complete, and accessible, and identify problems requiring immediate attention.
- Validate diagnoses with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and document diagnoses to support expected outcomes and plans of care.
- Initiate and update the Problem List, incorporating age-specific care principles into the plan of care.
- Document that the individualized plan of care 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 consistent with established standards of care.
- Provide individualized, mutually agreeable patient and family education based on evidence-based practice and research guidelines.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
- Review patient health data and systematically update the plan of care based on measurable, realistic goals.
- Document patient progress toward outcomes, identify unmet outcomes, and provide direction for continuity of care.
- Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
- Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members about patient care and nursing’s role.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient progress and the plan of care.
- Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences for peer feedback.
- Make appropriate referrals to support continuity of care.
Benefits
- The company describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Loan forgiveness.
- 401(k) matching.
- Lifecycle benefits.
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Job Type
Full-time
