Registered Nurse-Cardiology Full Time Days
About The Position
The Registered 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. This registered professional nurse is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for assigned patients. As a member of the clinical and work unit team, the nurse participates in decision-making and quality improvement activities to improve patient care outcomes. The nurse provides direct patient care, assesses patients’ physiological, biopsychosocial, and learning needs, and responds with appropriate clinical interventions. The role includes communicating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members; directing support personnel; documenting the nursing process and patient responses; promoting safety; and using equipment, supplies, and other resources cost-effectively. The Registered Nurse also follows research protocols for assigned patients and takes responsibility for professional development and education related to the clinical specialty area.
Requirements
- Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois, or eligibility for licensure.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- BLS CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care provided by support personnel for a specific shift and identify changes in patients’ physiological conditions.
- Communicate patient status to multidisciplinary team members and communicate directly with patients and families about nursing care.
- Provide clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
- Document the nursing process and patient responses to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
- Assimilate information from multiple sources and implement appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality care.
- Assure the safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.
- Perform ongoing assessments of assigned patients and their significant others, including biopsychosocial and learning needs.
- Contribute to plans of care in coordination with the patient care coordinator, as appropriate.
- Demonstrate cost-effective use of equipment, supplies, and other resources.
- Follow established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
- Advocate for patients, significant others, coworkers, the community, and the nursing profession.
- Collaborate with coworkers and other disciplines and departments.
- Assume responsibility for mandatory requirements, a personal development plan, and education related to the clinical specialty area.
- Follow research protocols for assigned patients.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection against unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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