Registered Nurse-ICU Nights

Overview

Registered Nurse-ICU IMCU Full Time Nights $5K Sign On role at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

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• Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation.
• Communicates changes in patient’s condition promptly.
• Utilizes appropriate nursing diagnosis and data from the assessment to derive realistic outcomes and documents them as measurable goals on the plan of care; modifies care plan, if indicated, in order to identify realistic patient goals.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and/or nursing diagnosis for patients and documents.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and other members of the health care team when planning patient care and documents accordingly. Assesses patients with regard to discharge planning and makes the appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Evaluates and documents the patient response to nursing interventions and alters the plan of care as necessary.
• Assesses patients with regard to discharge planning and makes the appropriate referrals as necessary, including palliative care.
• Ensures completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and provides information to patient/family regarding the use of the patient portal and other pertinent resources.

• Supports patient/family/spiritual/cultural needs when assessing the patient and family needs for teaching; identifies the patient's learning level and readiness, and documents education record.
• Utilizes the teach-back methodology for advancing patient education about medication side effects and new medication education.
• Utilizes and distributes Krames for patient education / clinical condition.
• Utilizes culture vision as a resource in care planning and delivery.
• Treats patients, families and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
• Acknowledges and values the contributions of patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care.
• Adheres to ethical standards of practice.
• Calls for an ethics consult when appropriate.

• Implements nursing interventions consistent with the established plan of care based on evidenced-based care.
• Maintains and advances the professional image and science of nursing through use of best available evidence.
• Demonstrates active involvement in clinical ladder project or process improvement at the unit/organization level.

• Demonstrates safe medication administration through the use of bar coding.
• Promotes patient health and safety and protects patient rights.
• Delivers complete, timely, and accurate information at bedside shift report/hand-off.
• Rounds hourly in collaboration with the patient care technician.
• Maintains a safe environment and contributes to quality metrics.
• Supports infection prevention and prevention goals (e.g., CAUTI, pressure ulcers, falls).
• Participates as a unit safety facilitator or as identified resource for quality initiatives as requested.
• Participates in unit huddles.

• Oversees and directs the work of patient care or support staff; maintains accountability for the care of assigned patients.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and leadership; coordinates patient care for the unit when needed.
• Supports precepting, unit orientation, and mentoring as requested.
• Participates in peer evaluation and feedback processes.
• Collaborates with all hospital services to meet daily objectives and maintain excellence.
• Identifies barriers to practice and communicates with nursing leadership.

• Ensures appropriate level of care documentation in the EMR for all admissions.
• Adheres to charging of supplies and participates in value-based initiatives.
• Demonstrates commitment to reducing overtime and improving efficiency.

• Ensures complete electronic and paper documentation.
• Uses guardrails for infusion pumps and understands physiologic monitoring to inform care.
• Utilizes bed management systems and explores new technologies for unit or system use.
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