Registered Nurse In House Registry Casual Rotating Shifts Marianjoy

Northwestern Medicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide exceptional patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to ensure comprehensive care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of patient safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and offers a broad range of benefits to support their well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license is mandatory.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to provide coordinated patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients and interdisciplinary team.
• Assures quality of patient care through leadership and collaboration.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Stress Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Documentation Systems

Job description

Description

0.03FTE

TheStaff Nurse IHR - MJreflects 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.

• Responsible for the complete nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation and documentation of patient care from a patient's admission. Integrates contributions of interdisciplinary team to assure best possible outcomes are achieved. Supervises and maintains a professional relationship with unlicensed assistive personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Practice
  • Utilizes the nursing process to provide coordinated patient care.
  • Delivers holistic care by demonstrating involvement of the patient and their family in a plan of care that is culturally sensitive.
  • Adheres to hospital and nursing department philosophies and policies.
  • Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect patient care planned for and delivered, as per policy and protocol.
  • Applies current technology, competencies and theory in the delivery of care.
  • Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect interventions delivered as per policy and protocol.
  • Participates in meeting patient care needs which will ultimately improve team effectiveness.
  • Leadership/Collaboration
    • • Assumes leadership role with healthcare team members to provide patient care.
      • Directs patient care activities and delegates to other appropriate activities staff members in accordance with job description of those staff members.
      • Assures quality of patient care by seeking counsel/collaboration of personnel who have specialized level of skill.
      • Works effectively with the multidisciplinary team by demonstrating support, collaboration and goal directed interactions.
  • Evaluation and Delivery of Care
  • Evaluates patient status and provides appropriate goal setting.
  • Applies current technology and theory in the formulation of practice standards and care delivery.
  • Improves patient care and/or hospital systems by utilizing quality measurement improvement data.
  • Infection Control/Patient Safety
    • Assures that patient safety is maintained to include appropriate use of safety/restrictive devices.
    • Follows Infection Control policies and procedures incorporating good hand washing practices.
  • Communication
  • Communicates effectively with patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status and language abilities and informs them of necessary information related to their diagnosis, functional level and discharge instructions.
  • Communicates patient care needs including change of status, using SBAR, to Medical Staff and members of the interdisciplinary team with an appropriate sense of urgency.
  • Utilizes Chain of Command appropriately.
  • Participates in patient-related conferences and professional and organization meetings, as requested

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor’s or higher nursing degree or signed learning agreement required upon hire
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• CPR Certification
• Analytical skills necessary to assess a patient’s condition and utilize the nursing process and professional judgement in providing comprehensive patient care are required.
• Ability to interact with patients, families, medical personnel and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in stressful, urgent situations.
• Cognizant of customer needs related to culture, age, developmental level and diagnoses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

• 0-2 years previous rehabilitation nursing experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

Benefits

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. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.