Flex Registered Nurse-Perinatal Casual Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

13d • $48 - $55

About The Position

The Staff Nurse - Flex II is a registered professional nurse who provides individualized, age-specific patient care from admission through discharge. The role includes direct care for assigned patients and assistance with other patient care as needed. The nurse makes ethical decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients and families, assesses and analyzes patient data, establishes nursing diagnoses, collaborates with patients, families, and the health care team, develops plans of care, provides evidence-based education, and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

The posting identifies the position as casual nights and lists a work schedule of 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE). Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings; internal ADN candidates are encouraged to apply. ADN candidates must commit to obtaining a BSN from an accredited program within three years of their first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.

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. External ADN candidates are not being considered for RN openings at Palos Hospital; internal ADN candidates may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the specific clinical area.
• For Emergency Room and Pediatric Emergency Room positions: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, or Certified Emergency Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status and identify care needs upon admission or point-of-care entry.
• Organize assessment data so it is accurate, complete, and accessible, and identify problems requiring immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with the patient, family, and health care team; document diagnoses to support expected outcomes and the plan of care.
• Initiate and update the Problem List and incorporate age-specific care principles into the plan of care.
• Discuss the individualized plan of care with the patient or family and document their agreement.
• Begin discharge planning at admission and consult with the patient, family, and health care 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 that reflect established standards of care.
• Provide individualized patient and family education based on evidence-based practice and research guidelines.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and progress toward identified outcomes.
• Review patient health data and update the plan of care systematically, using measurable and realistic goals.
• Identify unmet outcomes, reassess nursing actions for effectiveness, and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members regarding care, progress, and the plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences and make referrals as needed for continuity of care.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A 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: Part-time