Registered Nurse Procedural/Pre-Post Units Only Internal Agency Float Full-time Days
About The Position
The NM Internal Agency Registered 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 nurse provides clinically competent professional nursing care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, while maintaining ANA standards and effectively interacting with patients, their significant others, and other health team members. This internal agency role serves procedural/pre-post units and requires assignments across Northwestern Medicine hospital locations as scheduled. Assignments at a given hospital generally last at least six continuous weeks and may not exceed six continuous months. The position provides opportunities to develop clinical skills and strengthen communication and teamwork while working with colleagues across the hospital system.
Requirements
- At least two years of inpatient medical/surgical, stepdown, or ICU experience.
- Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
- Current CPR – Basic Life Support.
- 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.
- ACLS.
- PALS.
Nice To Haves
- Previous RN experience in a float or coverage capacity in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing; the posting also states an expectation to obtain a BSN after two years of employment.
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 direct patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families or significant others, physicians, and ancillary staff; create and document outcome-focused care plans and related communications.
- 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 findings.
- Use the best available evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A range of benefits intended to support 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
