Staff Nurse-Cardiac Diagnostics Part-time Day Shift

Staff Nurse 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 all other 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. She/He gives direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care when necessary. The registered professional nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of the patient/family are determined in an ethical manner. She/He collects and analyzes assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses, collaborates with the patient/family and other health‑care team members, develops a plan of care to attain realistic outcomes, provides education founded on evidence‑based practice, and systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. This position is part-time (two days one week and three days the next week). Hours are: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and every 4th Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Responsibilities Assess and record patient status and identify patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry. Organize the 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 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 that is 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. Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills 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 for the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire. Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, TNCC within one year of hire. Additional Requirements for Non‑Invasive Cardiology: ACLS. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, Certified Emergency Nurse. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr