Registered Nurse-Same Day Surgery In-House Registry
Job Description
The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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
- Collections and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
- Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
- Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff.
- Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
- Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
- 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.
- Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Required: Strong interpersonal skills, Ability to collaborate with others, Strong analytic abilities.
- Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area.
Additional Requirements for the Emergency Room
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ENPC) & Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS).
- American Heart Association National Certification for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (TNCC).
Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS/ENPC) & Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS).
- American Heart Association National Certification for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (TNCC).
Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
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.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility
Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.