Emergency Room Nurse (RN NIGHT SHIFT) - FULL TIME

Registered Nurse Emergency Departments West Region Float Team Full-time Nights

The RN float- Emergency Department 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. As a Float Nurse and a member of the Resource Team, you will have the unique opportunity to work in multiple specialty areas and treat an expansive range of patient populations. Floating means each shift could be worked in a different unit or in a different hospital. This role affords you the chance to further develop your assessment skills as well as sharpen those in communications and teamwork. Float Nurses work with many diverse people and grow relationships with fellow staff members all over Northwestern Medicine's west region.

Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, identifying expected outcomes, developing and implementing an individualized plan, coordinating care delivery and evaluating 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 qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse, Basic Life Support, strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with others, and strong analytic abilities. Additional requirements for the Emergency Room include ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 1 year of hire. Preferred qualifications include experience in specific clinical area, TNCC/Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Certified Pediatric Nurse, and 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. Background checks are conducted that include criminal history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process, 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.

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