Registered Nurse Procedural Ambulatory Surgery Center Full-time Days

Registered Nurse Procedural Ambulatory Surgery Center Full-time Days

The Procedural 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities:

• Collects 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.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires as of 5/2014
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Licensure
• Basic Life Support certification
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with others, strong analytic abilities

Preferred:

• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR)
• Advanced computer skills
• Familiar with medical terminology and knowledge of basic surgical procedures
• Effective time management and ability to work independently
• Ability to organize and prioritize, and problem solve
• Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgement
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Prior Epic experience
• Experience in specific clinical area 6 months or more

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.