Registered Nurse-IMCU Full Time Nights

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care within the Northwestern Medicine system.

About the role

The Staff 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 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. Decisions and actions on behalf of the patient/family are determined in an ethical manner.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status and identify patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.
• Organize assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Identify problems that need immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.
• Document diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiate Problem List at the time of admission and update as needed.
• Incorporate principles of age-specific care into the patient’s plan of care.
• Document that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.
• Begin plans for discharge at time of admission; consult with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan.
• Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.
• Arrange conferences with patient and/or family and other members of the health team when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence-based and reflective of established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Review consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.
• Assure that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals.
• Document the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes.
• Identify unmet outcomes and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with patient/family and health care team members regarding patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.
• Collaborate with patient/family and healthcare team members regarding the patient’s progress/plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Strong interpersonal skills and 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

• Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire.
• Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, TNCC within one year of hire.
• Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specific clinical area.
• Emergency Room and Pediatric Emergency Room:
  • Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS).
  • Emergency Communications Registered Nurse certification.
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse.
  • Certified Emergency Nurse.

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. Benefits include:

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.