Registered Nurse CDH ED Full-time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

3d • Onsite

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, and interacts effectively with patients, their significant others, and other health team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. The role adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

The position is full-time, with hours of 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. and an every-third-weekend rotation. The role is in the Emergency Department at CDH.

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 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 the specific clinical area.
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) credential for the Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room.
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse credential 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 patient 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 direct patient care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff.
• Create a documented, outcomes-focused plan addressing care and service delivery and communication 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 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 provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time