Registered Nurse Medical Care Center Full Time Days
About The Position
The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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 members of the health team; and maintains ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The role adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This position is on CDH Medical Care Center 4B, a 24-bed unit serving adult general medical and medical oncology patients from age 18 through geriatric populations. Most adult medical patients are admitted for gastrointestinal disorders and heart or lung conditions, ranging from acute episodes to chronic conditions. Other diagnoses include uncontrolled metabolic disorders, infectious processes, skin integrity disorders, neurological and circulatory impairment, and secondary conditions such as kidney disease or diabetes. The schedule is full-time days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends; the position is listed as 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE).
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- A 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Medical/Surgical.
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 providing direct patient care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff; create a documented, outcome-focused plan reflecting care decisions and communications.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
