Registered Nurse Cardiology Part time

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.

• Direct patient care provided by support personnel for a specific shift and identify changes in patient's physiological condition.
• Communicate patient status to multidisciplinary team members.
• Communicate directly with patient and family about nursing care.
• Provide clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
• Document the nursing process.
• Assimilate information from multiple sources and implement appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.
• Assure safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and provide direct patient care.
• Direct patient care provided by support personnel for a special shift.
• Perform ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others’ biopsychosocial and learning needs.
• Contribute to plan of care in coordination with patient care coordinator as appropriate.
• Implement appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and their significant others.
• Monitor and document the patient’s response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Demonstrate a cost-effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and other resources.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
• Advocate for patients and their significant others, co-workers, the community, and the nursing profession.
• Demonstrate accountability.
• Champion collaborative practice with co-workers and other disciplines and departments.
• Demonstrate compassion to internal and external customers.
• Represent the nursing profession in internal and external forums.
• Integrate theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making.
• Assume responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.
• Assume responsibility for personal development plan and education related to clinical specialty area.
• Follow research protocols for assigned patients.

• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in the State of Illinois.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Certification of BLS CPR.
• Preferred: one year of experience.

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.

AA/EOE.

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.