Registered Nurse-Labor & Delivery Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

10d • $35 - $55

About The Position

The Registered Nurse BSN embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs the core functions of the Professional Practice Model. Under department leadership, the nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This full-time, night-shift Labor and Delivery position is scheduled for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support 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.

Nice To Haves

• National certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments of assigned patients and document findings.
• Promptly communicate changes in a patient’s condition.
• Use assessment data to identify nursing diagnoses, prioritize patient needs, establish measurable and realistic goals, and update the plan of care as needed.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team in planning and documenting care.
• Assess discharge-planning needs, make appropriate referrals including palliative care when needed, and provide completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and information about the patient portal and other resources.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions and adjust the plan of care as necessary.
• Assess patient and family education needs, readiness, and learning level; document education and use teach-back for medication and other patient education.
• Use Krames and Culture Vision resources to support patient education and culturally responsive care.
• Treat patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity; recognize the role of significant others and adhere to ethical standards, requesting an ethics consult when appropriate.
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions and use reliable evidence resources to advance nursing practice.
• Participate in a clinical LADDER project or process-improvement work at the unit or organizational level.
• Administer medications safely using barcode technology and protect patients’ health, safety, and rights.
• Provide complete, timely, and accurate bedside shift reports and handoffs; round hourly in collaboration with patient care technicians; and participate in unit huddles.
• Help maintain a safe care environment and contribute to unit and organizational quality metrics, including prevention of pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central-line infections as applicable.
• Participate as a unit safety facilitator or other quality-initiative resource when requested.
• Oversee and direct patient-care or support technicians while maintaining accountability for assigned patients.
• Lead and direct others effectively, address conflict appropriately, and demonstrate charge nurse or preceptor proficiency when assigned.
• Coordinate unit patient care when assigned, lead clinical response to changes in patient condition, and confer with the primary care physician about treatment or transfer to a higher level of care.
• Serve as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel; assist with precepting, orientation, and mentoring as requested.
• Provide regular peer feedback and participate in clinical case peer review.
• Work collaboratively with hospital services and communicate barriers to effective practice to nursing leadership and the practice operations council.
• Ensure an appropriate level-of-care order is documented in the EMR for admissions and adhere to supply charging practices.
• Participate in value-based initiatives and demonstrate personal commitment to reducing overtime utilization.
• Complete electronic and paper documentation, use Alaris pump guardrails, understand physiologic monitoring, and use the bed management system.
• Identify potential new technologies and participate in CEOC activities to advance and optimize the medical record when requested.
• Attend internal professional development offerings, obtain specialty certification, maintain professional competencies and required learning, and adhere to dress-code requirements.
• Participate in professional organizations through membership, leadership, or committee work, and take assigned lunch breaks.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level