Registered Nurse-Observation Full Time Nights

About the role

The Registered Nurse-Observation position is a full-time night shift role at Northwestern Medicine. The salary range is from USD 34.50 to USD 55.20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Collects and analyzes patient data.
• Data collection involves the patient, and includes the family and significant other as appropriate.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or need.
• Pertinent data are collected using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
• The data collection process is systemic and ongoing.
• Planning: Develops a Plan of Care using an interdisciplinary approach.
• Individualizes the plan to the patient (e.g., age-specific, culturally sensitive, etc.) and the patient’s condition.
• Develops the plan with the patient, family and significant other as appropriate and provides education utilizing suitable instructional materials and methods.
• The plan reflects current nursing practice and provides for continuity of care.
• Documents the plan.
• Implementation: The Nurse Implements the Interventions Identified in the Plan of Care.
• Interventions are consistent with the established plan of care.
• Interventions are implemented in a safe, timely and appropriate plan of care.
• Documents the interventions.
• Evaluation: The Nurse Evaluates the Patient’s Progress toward Attainment of Goals.
• Evaluation is systemic, ongoing and criterion-based.
• The patient, family, significant other and interdisciplinary team members are involved in the evaluation process as appropriate.
• Ongoing assessment data are used to revise outcomes and the plan of care as appropriate.
• The effectiveness of interventions is evaluated in relation to outcomes.
• The patient’s responses to interventions are documented.
• The Nurse Contributes to Team Effectiveness within the Unit.
• Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines and departments.
• Identifies potential conflictual situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels.
• Participates in the formation, implementation and evaluation of unit goals.
• Serves as a resource to new staff, students and other NMH personnel.
• Assists with the precepting/orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing who has passed the NCLEX examination and completed and submitted to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation an application for licensure as a registered professional nurse.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level).
• Analytical ability is required.
• Communication skill is required in order to teach and lead.
• Interacts effectively and collaborates with others in difficult situations.

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.