Registered Nurse Medical Care Center Full Time Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent professional nurse serving adult general medical and medical oncology patients in the 24-bed CDH Medical Care Center 4B. The patient population ranges from young adults age 18 to geriatric patients. Adult medical patients are commonly admitted for gastrointestinal disorders and heart or lung conditions, from acute episodes to chronic conditions. Other diagnoses include uncontrolled metabolic disorders, infectious processes, skin integrity disorders, neurological and circulatory impairment, and secondary conditions such as kidney disease or diabetes. The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates care for acutely ill patients through the nursing process, while interacting effectively with patients, significant others, and other health team members and maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. This is a full-time day position, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.
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
- Medical/surgical experience.
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) certification.
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse certification.
- Certified Pediatric Nurse certification.
- Certified Emergency Nurse certification.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze 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 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 wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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Job Type
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