Registered Nurse-Emergency Services In House Registry Evenings
About The Position
The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This clinically competent registered professional nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates care for acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The role is in Emergency Services and is identified as an In House Registry position with evening hours. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff, and supports care delivery through documentation, shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
- 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.
- For the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and TNCC within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area.
- For the 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 the appropriate utilization of assistants involved in providing direct patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff.
- Create a documented plan focused on outcomes and care-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.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- Benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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Job Type
Full-time
