Registered Nurse-Ortho Unit Full Time Nights

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedic Unit on the night shift. The role involves direct patient care from admission to discharge, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and ongoing planning to achieve patient outcomes.

The candidate must hold a BSN and a current Illinois RN license, with BLS and appropriate certifications. This position includes a full benefits package and opportunities for professional development within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Qualifications

• BSN required and IL RN license or eligibility
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year for certain units
• ADN acceptable with BSN commitment within 3 years
• Ability to work nights and in a fast-paced ortho unit

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status on admission/point of care entry
• Organize health data for accurate plan of care
• Identify urgent issues and escalate promptly
• Document diagnoses and care plans for expected outcomes
• Plan discharge in collaboration with patient and team
• Provide patient and family education based on evidence-based practice
• Maintain up-to-date Plan of Care and progress notes
• Communicate with care team and patients to ensure continuity of care

Skills

BSN

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytic abilities

Communication

Education

BSN

Illinois RN license

ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC within 1 year

Tools

BLS

Job description

Registered Nurse-Ortho Unit Full Time Nights

• Full-time


• Salary Range Minimum : $34.50


• Salary Range Maximum: $55.20


• Compensation: USD 34.5 - USD 55.2 - hourly

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?

The Staff 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.

• The registered professional nurse assumes accountability and responsibility for the individualized, age-specific care of a patient along the continuum from admission to discharge. She/He gives direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care when necessary. The registered professional nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of the patient/family are determined in an ethical manner. She/He collects and analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses, collaborates with the patient/family and other health care team members, develops a plan of care to attain realistic outcomes, provides education founded on evidence-based practice, and systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.


• Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible.


• Identifies problems that need immediate attention.


• Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.


• Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.


• Initiates Problem List at the time of admission and updates as needed. Incorporates principles of age-specific care into the patient’s plan of care.


• Documents that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.


• Begins plans for discharge at time of admission; consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan.


• Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.


• Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care.


• Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care.


• Provides individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines.


• Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses.


• Reviews consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.


• Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals.


• Documents the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes


• Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care.


• Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.


• Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.


• Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care.


• Presents relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers.


• Makes appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)


• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse


• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to collaborate with others


• Strong analytic abilities


• 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.


• 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 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

Preferred:

• Experience in specific clinical area.

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.

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.

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.

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