Registered Nurse-CVICU Part Time Nights
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, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The registered professional nurse is accountable for individualized, age-specific patient care throughout the continuum from admission to discharge. The nurse provides direct care and assists with other patient care as needed, making ethical decisions on behalf of patients and families. Responsibilities include assessing and analyzing patient data, determining nursing diagnoses, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team, developing and updating plans of care, providing evidence-based education, and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. This position is part time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), on the night shift. Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for its RN openings; internal ADN candidates are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current 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 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 Palos Hospital RN openings.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the specific clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Assess and document patient status and care needs upon admission or point-of-care entry.
- Organize assessment data so that it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
- Identify problems requiring immediate attention.
- Validate diagnoses with the patient or family and other healthcare team members.
- Document diagnoses to support the determination of expected outcomes and the plan of care.
- Initiate and update the Problem List and incorporate age-specific care principles into the plan of care.
- Document that the individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient or family.
- Begin discharge planning at admission and consult with the patient, family, and healthcare team about the discharge plan.
- Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout the hospital stay.
- Arrange care-planning conferences with the patient or family and healthcare team 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 keep the plan of care updated.
- Revise the plan of care systematically and continuously based on measurable, realistic goals.
- Document the patient’s 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 patients, families, and healthcare team members about patient care and nursing’s role.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient progress and the plan of care.
- Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings or conferences for peer feedback.
- Make appropriate referrals to support continuity of care.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
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Job Type
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