Clinical Nurse, Observation FMOU Full Time Days

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Advocate: Practices in accordance with the patient centered care model
  Develops an individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on the nursing process
  Incorporates the role of patient advocate into the plan of care
  Acknowledges and values the contributions of the patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care
  Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels
  Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment
• Clinical Expert: Advances clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal and formal continuing education opportunities and obtaining specialty certification when eligible
  Shares knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients and students
  Demonstrates critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ
  Identifies priorities, sets realistic and measureable goals, prescribes and implements nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner
  Develops and implements individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods
  Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings
  Identifies situations that require further intervention and escalates appropriately; Consults appropriate experts and resources when needed
  Participates in the formation, implementation and evaluation of team goals
  Appropriately delegates and supervises interventions to implement the plan of care
  Conveys complete, timely and accurate information at hand off at the bedside or any hand off
  Adheres to ethical standards of practice
• Community Volunteer: Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on his/her own
  Compassionate: Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge
  Proactively responds to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care
  Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity
  Facilitates recovery and where appropriate helps ensure a peaceful death for patients
  Professionally Engaged: Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce at the hospital-wide, departmental, or unit level
  Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments
  Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice
  Serves as a community mentor for team members
  Serves as a preceptor for new team members
  Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance
  Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence
  Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements
  Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit based quality committees
  Demonstrates accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals
  Exemplifies a professional image in appearance and communications

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher
• Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association

Preferred

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