Registered Nurse Internal Agency Emergency Department's Only Full-time Nights
About The Position
The NM Internal Agency RN is a clinically competent, registered professional nurse who provides care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care; interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other health team members; and maintains ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The role adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The nurse must be prepared to work at all Northwestern Medicine hospitals as scheduled. Assignments span the system’s hospital locations and generally last at least six continuous weeks at one location, with a maximum of six continuous months at the same location. The role offers opportunities to enhance clinical skills, communication, teamwork, and relationships with staff across Northwestern Medicine hospitals.
Requirements
- At least two years of inpatient medical/surgical, stepdown, or ICU experience.
- Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
- CPR – Basic Life Support certification.
- For Emergency Department RNs: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC or TNS.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong analytical abilities.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous RN experience in a float or coverage capacity in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data; identify expected outcomes; develop and implement individualized plans; coordinate care delivery; and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
- Direct care and determine the appropriate utilization of assistants involved in direct patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families or significant others, physicians, and ancillary staff.
- Create a documented plan focused on outcomes and care-delivery decisions, indicating communication with patients, families, and others.
- Participate in shared decision-making, 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.
- Work assignments at Northwestern Medicine hospital locations as required by the schedule.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- Benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
