Outpatient Staff Nurse: Patient Care & Coordination

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Outpatient Kish to provide clinical nursing care for acutely ill patients in an outpatient setting. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with the health team, and educate patients and families to promote safety and well-being.

The role requires a BSN, Illinois RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and at least one year of related experience; three years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires after 01/01/2011.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• One year of experience in similar role.
• CPR – Basic Life Support.
• CPR – Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• CPR – Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Nursing process—Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, 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.
• Involves patient/family to participate in their care, including teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors incorporating the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding methods to manage pain.
• Demonstrates effective hand-offs to the next healthcare provider.
• Assumes required on call assignments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Therapeutic communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license Illinois

CPR – Basic Life Support

CPR – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

CPR – Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Outpatient Kish to provide clinical nursing care for acutely ill patients in an outpatient setting. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with the health team, and educate patients and families to promote safety and well-being.

The role requires a BSN, Illinois RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and at least one year of related experience; three years preferred.