Critical Care Registered Nurse Mobile Stroke Unit Casual Days

Description The Mobile Stroke Unit Critical Care 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. Provides direct and indirect advanced levels of patient care for medical emergencies under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physician. Functions as a member of the Mobile Stroke Unit Critical Care transport team and is responsible for the care of critically ill or injured patients with special focus on the stroke patient Responsibilities Provide advanced critical care to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care Demonstrates reasonable judgment when necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using resources that are required or made available Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner Collects and promptly documents demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information Demonstrates a patient-centered focus in a high stress environment at all times along. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the Mobile Stroke Unit. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement. Maintains supplies, ensures ambulance and equipment maintenance. Minimum of 12 hours of critical care CE, 12 hours of stroke education annually Annual Competencies of expanded scope of knowledge, equipment, and procedures shall be completed Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Required BSN Minimum of 2 years of current neuro-critical care experience AHA ACLS and BLS PALS, PEPP, or ENPC ITLS, PHTLS, TNCC, or TNS ECRN Active IL RN License NIHSS certification (within 60 days of hire) Preferred Minimum of 5 years of current neuro-critical care experience Minimum of 1 year of emergency department experience CEN, CCRN, CFRN, or CTRN IDPH lead instructor 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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position) 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 Northwestern Medicine