Registered Nurse-Urology Vascular and Trauma Full-Time Nights

Please visit our 12 West Instagram page to see what our team has been up to recently! Northwestern 12 West Instagram Page Patient Population: General Surgery/ Trauma/ Urology/ Vascular Shift: 3 12 hour shifts The Urology/ Vascular & Trauma floor is a multispecialty surgical and trauma unit providing the opportunity to care for a variety of post- surgical patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Our nurses provide expert care to patients that have undergone a variety of complex urologic, vascular, and general surgical procedures. Additionally, as a Level 1 Trauma Center, our nurses are part of the interdisciplinary team caring for critically ill trauma patients. This unit allows for nurses to advance their skillset by combining cutting-edge technology and critical thinking skills to provide evidence-based comprehensive nursing care to our highly complex patient population. Specialty surgeries include: Vascular bypass surgeries Limb revascularization surgeries Limb amputations Urinary diversion surgeries Gender affirming surgeries Ostomy placements Tumor removal Clinical nurses on the Urology/ Vascular & Trauma unit gain incredible experience and knowledge in a variety of devices and procedures including continuous bladder irrigation, negative pressure wound therapy, chest tubes, venous dopplers, tracheostomies, complex wound management, and ileal conduits and ostomies. On this unit, nurses have the opportunity and are encouraged to get in involved in departmental quality committees and contribute to advancements in evidence- based nursing care by participating in our LEAD (Lead, Excel, and Develop) Program. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development and encourage lifelong learning to continue career advancement in the nursing field. In addition, the unit offers a supportive environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration from all members of the interdisciplinary team including Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Associates), physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and social work. Attentive leadership and support resources are in place to empower nurses to practice to the top scope of their practice. Our nationally accredited Nurse Residency Transition into Practice Program, is structured to provide all nurses with less than 1 year experience a thorough, supportive orientation with access to numerous resources to develop acute assessment, critical thinking, and analytical skills that build a strong foundation to a lifelong nursing career. We invite you to take a look at our 12 West Instagram page, highlighting our great team! The Clinical 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. Based on the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients that includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Social Policy Statement. As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve exceptional outcomes and enhance unit operations. The RN exemplifies the components of what it means to be an NMH nurse, reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of Northwestern Memorial, 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: The role of the professional clinical nurse is unique and essential to the care of the patient. The nurse demonstrates that unique and essential function through the framework for nursing practice. Advocate: Practices in accordance with the patient centered care model Develops an individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on the nursing process Incorporates the role of patient advocate into the plan of care Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient-centered individualized care goals Acknowledges and values the contributions of the patient's significant others as an integral part of the plan of care Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment Clinical Expert: Advances clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwesternmedicine