Job Description

The Staff Nurse reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• The registered professional nurse assumes accountability and responsibility for the individualized age-specific care of a patient along the continuum from admission to discharge.  She/He gives direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care when necessary.  The registered professional nurses decisions and actions on behalf of the patient/family are determined in an ethical manner.  She/He collects and analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses collaborates with the patient/family and other health care team members develops a plan of care to attain realistic outcomes provides education founded on evidence-based practice and systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.
• Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate complete and accessible.
• Identifies problems that need immediate attention.
• Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.
• Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiates Problem List at the time of admission and updates as needed.  Incorporates principles of age-specific care into the patients plan of care.
• Documents that the patients individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.
• Begins plans for discharge at time of admission; consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan.
• Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.
• Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care.
• Provides individualized mutually agreeable patient and family education that is founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines.
• Documents all assessments interventions and patient responses.
• Reviews consistently the patients health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.
• Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals.
• Documents the patients progression toward identified outcomes
• Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care.
• Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursings role in the provision of care.
• Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patients progress/plan of care.
• Presents relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers.
• Makes appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Strong analytic abilities
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.
• Additional Requirements for the Emergency Room: ACLS PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse

Preferred:

• Experience in specific clinical area.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time

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