Registered Nurse Nuclear Medicine Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse at Palos Hospital 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 when needed, making ethical decisions on behalf of patients and families.

The nurse collects and analyzes assessment data, determines nursing diagnoses, collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team, develops plans of care with realistic outcomes, provides evidence-based education, and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings at this time; internal employee ADN candidates are encouraged to apply. Northwestern Medicine may use AI tools in portions of the candidate review process, but employment decisions are made by a person. Newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers undergo a background check, including criminal history.

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 care needs upon admission or point-of-care entry.
• Organize assessment health data so it is accurate, complete, and accessible, and identify problems requiring immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with patients, families, and health care team members; document diagnoses to support expected outcomes and the plan of care.
• Initiate and update the Problem List as needed, incorporating age-specific care principles into the 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 patients, families, and health care team members 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 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 progress toward outcomes, identify unmet outcomes, and support continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, and health care team members about patient care and nursing’s role.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members regarding patient progress and the plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences and make appropriate referrals for continuity of care.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time