Registered Nurse Lead OR Ortho Full Time Days

Job Description

Due to the advanced skillset and experience required, this role offers a minimum base rate of $46.23/hour, up to $64.89/hour, dependent upon years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Makes room assignments appropriate to the skill level of the specialty service team.
• Manages, plans, and monitors specialty day-to-day clinical operations.
• Develops and maintains preference cards.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Communicates effectively with the medical staff, nursing staff, and interdepartmental staff.
• Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members.
• Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
• Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions.
• Works with Perioperative educator to orient new staff to the specialty service.
• Contributes to a positive professional work environment by supporting optimal team achievement efforts.
• Delegates tasks to others based on their knowledge and skill and the needs of the patient.
• Maintains CPR Certification.
• Maintains an awareness of unit based performance improvement activities and participates appropriately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Must be competent in basic nursing and computer skills.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.
• Additional Information: Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.