Registered Nurse-Transplant Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides and coordinates clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment and diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse follows the NMH framework for practice and the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, Code of Ethics, Nursing Social Policy Statement, and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

This position serves patients on a high-acuity transplant and hepatology unit, including patients with hepatology conditions and kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. Care may include patients recovering from large liver resections and kidney or pancreas transplants, as well as patients requiring hypertensive blood pressure management. The RN participates in clinical decision-making, patient and team education, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration to advance care plans, improve outcomes, and support unit operations.

The unit supports professional growth through quality committees, evidence-based nursing initiatives, and the LEAD (Lead, Excel, and Develop) Program. Nurses work in a collaborative environment with advanced practice providers, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and social work. Nurses with less than one year of experience can access the nationally accredited Nurse Residency Transition into Practice Program, which provides structured orientation and resources to develop acute assessment, critical-thinking, and analytical skills.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited school or college of nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Analytical ability, including conceptual and quantitative skills.
• Oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the specific clinical area.
• Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive plans of care using the nursing process and patient-centered care model.
• Advocate for patients, protect their health, safety, and rights, and incorporate significant others into care planning when appropriate.
• Collaborate with patients and the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve individualized daily care goals.
• Identify potential conflicts and facilitate resolution through established communication channels.
• Set care priorities and measurable goals; implement safe and timely nursing interventions and evaluate and document patient responses.
• Develop individualized education plans for patients and families using appropriate instructional materials and methods.
• Recognize situations requiring further intervention, escalate appropriately, and consult experts and resources when needed.
• Delegate and supervise interventions appropriately and provide complete, timely, and accurate handoffs.
• Share expertise by educating team members, patients, and students; mentor colleagues and serve as a preceptor for new team members.
• Participate in team goal-setting and in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and systems that support safe, effective care.
• Participate in quality improvement, innovation projects, unit-based quality committees, and the Shared Leadership Process.
• Maintain professional growth through continuing education, current nursing-practice resources, and specialty certification when eligible.
• Collaborate with colleagues and hospital services, participate in peer feedback, and contribute to effective unit operations.
• Participate in at least one volunteer initiative annually, organized by Northwestern Memorial or independently.
• Meet internal and external regulatory, accreditation, health, and training requirements and support Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational, and fiscal goals.
• Demonstrate compassionate, respectful communication with patients, families, visitors, and staff throughout care, including supporting recovery and, where appropriate, a peaceful death.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level