Registered Nurse Vascular OR Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

2d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to 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 providing individualized, age-specific patient care throughout the continuum from admission to 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, determines nursing diagnoses, collaborates with patients, families, and other health care team members to develop plans of care, provides evidence-based education, and evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. The nurse documents assessments, interventions, patient responses, and progress toward measurable outcomes; updates plans of care; and supports continuity of care through communication, collaboration, and appropriate referrals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
• 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 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 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 upon admission or point-of-care entry; organize health data to ensure it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Identify problems requiring immediate attention and validate diagnoses with the patient or family and other health care team members.
• Document diagnoses to support the determination of expected outcomes and plans of care; initiate and update the Problem List as needed.
• Incorporate age-specific care principles into the patient’s plan of care and document that the individualized plan has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient or family.
• Begin discharge planning at admission and consult with the patient, family, and health care team about the discharge plan.
• Identify patient education needs throughout the hospital stay and provide individualized, mutually agreed-upon education based on evidence and research guidelines.
• Arrange conferences with the patient, family, and health care team when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritize and organize evidence-based nursing interventions that reflect established standards of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses; consistently review patient health data and update the plan of care.
• Ensure plan-of-care revisions are systematic, ongoing, and driven by measurable, realistic goals.
• Document patient progress toward identified outcomes, identify unmet outcomes, and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with and collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members about patient care, nursing’s role, and progress or plans of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences and seek peer feedback.
• Make appropriate referrals to support continuity of care.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time