Registered Nurse Emergency Department Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

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About The Position

The Staff Nurse Inpatient is a clinically competent registered professional nurse who provides nursing care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates care; interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other healthcare team members; and maintains ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with an every-third-weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the specific clinical area.
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) qualification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse qualification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) certification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement an individualized plan, coordinate care delivery, and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
• Direct care and determine appropriate utilization of assistants involved in direct patient care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff.
• Create and document an outcomes-focused plan and decisions related to care and service delivery, including communications with patients, families, and others.
• 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
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protect against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time