Registered Nurse-Podiatry Huntley Full Time Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is a registered professional nurse 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 role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week at the Huntley clinic, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule on the day shift. The nurse provides direct patient care, coordinates with support personnel and multidisciplinary team members, communicates with patients and families, documents care, and follows research protocols for assigned patients.
Requirements
- Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Illinois.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support 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.
- Communicate directly with patients and families about nursing care.
- Provide clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
- Document the nursing process.
- Assimilate information from multiple sources and implement an appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.
- Assure the safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff.
- Demonstrate clinical competence and provide direct patient care.
- Perform ongoing assessments of assigned patients and their significant others’ biopsychosocial and learning needs.
- Contribute to the plan of care in coordination with the patient care coordinator, as appropriate.
- Implement appropriate actions in response to the needs of patients and their significant others.
- Monitor and document patients’ responses to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
- Use equipment, supplies, and other resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Follow established policies, procedures, and standards of care in all areas of practice.
- Participate in quality improvement activities.
- Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
- Advocate for patients and their significant others, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession.
- Demonstrate accountability, compassion, and collaborative practice with co-workers and other disciplines and departments.
- Represent the nursing profession in internal and external forums.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise into decision-making.
- Meet mandatory requirements and take responsibility for a personal development plan and education related to the clinical specialty area.
- Follow research protocols for assigned patients.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
