Registered Nurse Immediate Care Clinic-Part time D

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. 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.

Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.

Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible.

Identifies problems that need immediate attention.

Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.

Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.

Incorporates principles of age-specific care into the patient’s plan of care.

Documents that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.

consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan.

Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.

Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care.

Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care.

Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses.

Reviews consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.

Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals.

Documents the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes

Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care.

Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.

Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.

Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care.

Makes appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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