Registered Nurse-Oncology In House Registry Days

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires a licensed Registered Nurse with BSN and the ability to coordinate care using the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with patients, families, and the health team, participate in governance, and uphold ANA standards while providing compassionate, evidence-based care in alignment with NM policies.

Qualifications

• BSN required; ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where working.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC requirements per ER and pediatric ER.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, develops an individualized plan, coordinates care, and evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Directs care and utilizes staff appropriately for patient needs.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and staff; documents plans and communications.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates responses to nursing interventions and personalizes the care plan.
• Uses evidence-based practices to guide nursing decisions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate

Strong analytic abilities

Education

BSN

ADN acceptable with plan to obtain BSN within 3 years

Job description

Qualifications

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. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 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.

Licensure

• Registered Professional Nurse licensure for state working in.
• Additional Requirements for the Hospital at Home & Home Health: At point of hire and annually, required to have a valid driver’s license and an annual driving abstract

Certification

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• 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

Experience

• Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area

Behavioral Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Strong analytic abilities

Physical Demands

• Travel required within designated geographic area

Preferred

• Experience in specific clinical area
• 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

Additional Information

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.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.