Registered Nurse CVOR Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

10d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional nurse is accountable for individualized, age-specific patient care from admission through 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 to determine nursing diagnoses; collaborates with patients, families, and other healthcare team members; develops plans of care with realistic outcomes; provides evidence-based education; and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for RN openings, though internal employee ADN candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 analytical abilities.
• An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is acceptable for eligible candidates 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 Emergency Room roles: ACLS, PALS/ENPC, and TNCC within one year of hire.
• For Pediatric Emergency Room roles: Pediatric Advanced Life Support and TNCC within one year of hire.
• For Non-Invasive Cardiology roles: ACLS.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient status and care needs at admission or point-of-care entry; organize accurate, complete, and accessible assessment data and identify problems requiring immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with the patient, family, and healthcare team, and document diagnoses to support expected outcomes and care planning.
• 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 and family and document their agreement.
• Begin discharge planning at admission and consult with the patient, family, and healthcare 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 consistent with established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable patient and family education based on evidence and research guidelines.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Review patient health data and systematically update the plan of care using measurable, realistic goals.
• Document progress toward outcomes, identify unmet outcomes, and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members about patient care and nursing’s role.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members on patient progress and the plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings and conferences for peer feedback.
• Make appropriate referrals to support 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