Registered Nurse Neurology Full time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients. You will work with the care team to improve outcomes and ensure quality care.

The role emphasizes clinical competence, direct patient care, and adherence to policies and safety standards, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement activities. An Illinois RN license and BLS CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in the State of Illinois.
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Certification of BLS CPR.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a specific shift.
• Communicates patient status to multidisciplinary team members.
• Documents the nursing process.
• Assesses patients and participates in plan of care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Education

Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in the State of Illinois

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Description

The Registered 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.

This role is a registered professional nurse who is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for the care of assigned patients. As a member of the clinical and work unit team, the Registered Nurse participates in decision making and quality improvement activities which improve patient care outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a specific shift. Identifies changes in patient's physiological condition.


• Communicates patient status to multidisciplinary team members.


• Communicates directly with patient and family about nursing care.


• Provides clinical interventions to meet patient needs.


• Documents the nursing process.


• Assimilates information from multiple sources and implements appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.


• Assures safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.

Clinical:

• Demonstrates clinical competence


• Provides direct patient care


• Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a special shift


• Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others biopsychosocial and learning needs


• Contributes to plan of care in coordination with patient care coordinator as appropriate


• Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and patients significant others


• Monitors and documents the patient's response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes


• Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and all other resources


• In all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures and standards of care


• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Professional:

• Demonstrates the following professional attributes
  
  
  • Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation
  
  
  • Is an advocate for patients and their significant key others, co-workers, the community and the nursing profession
  
  
  • Consistently demonstrates accountability
  
  
  • Champions collaborative practice with co-workers and other disciplines and departments
  
  
  • Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers
  
  
  • Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums
  
  
  • Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making
  
  
  • Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements
  
  
  • Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education related to clinical specialty area.
  
  

Research:

• Follows research protocols for assigned patients.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in the State of Illinois


• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.


• Certification of BLS CPR.

Preferred:

• One year of experience.

Equal Opportunity

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 Check

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.

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.

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.