Registered Nurse-Emergency Services Evenings

Position: Registered Nurse-Emergency Services Full Time Evenings

Registered Nurse – Emergency Services Full Time Evenings

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 will have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse BSN embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs to PPM core functions. Under the direction of department leadership, uniformly reflects the mission, vision, and values, adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies and accreditation standards.

Relationship to Patient/Family and Community Care Coordination

• Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients.
• Communicates changes in patient’s condition promptly.
• Utilizes appropriate nursing diagnosis to derive realistic outcomes and documents measurable goals on the plan of care.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and nursing diagnoses.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and other team members when planning patient care.
• Assesses patients for discharge planning and makes appropriate referrals.
• Evaluates and documents patient response to nursing interventions and adjusts the plan of care as necessary.
• Provides completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and information about the patient portal.

Patient Education/Ethics and Diversity

• Supports patient/family/spiritual/cultural needs and documents education records.
• Utilizes teach‑back methodology for medication education.
• Uses Krames for patient education on clinical conditions.
• Applies Culture Vision as a resource in care planning.
• Treats patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity.
• Values contributions of patient’s significant others in care planning.
• Adheres to ethical standards of practice.
• Calls for an ethics consult when appropriate.

Evidence‑Based Practice and Research

• Implements interventions consistent with evidence‑based care.
• Utilizes resources such as Ovid/Joanna Briggs, Up‑to‑Date, Culture Vision.
• Participates in clinical LADDER projects or process improvement initiatives.

Healing Safe Environment

• Demonstrates safe medication administration with bar coding.
• Promotes the health, safety, and rights of patients.
• Communicates complete, timely information at bedside shift reports.
• Rounds hourly in collaboration with patient‑care technicians.
• Maintains a safe environment of excellence.
• Participates in quality initiatives and unit safety facilitation.
• Engages in unit huddles.

Relationship to Colleagues Shared Leadership

• Oversees and directs patient‑care or support technicians.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills while addressing conflict.
• Performs charge nurse/preceptor duties when assigned.
• Leads when patient’s condition changes and coordinates with physicians.
• Serves as a resource and role model for new staff and students.
• Precepts, orients, and mentors as requested.
• Provides peer evaluation feedback.
• Collaborates with hospital services.
• Identifies barriers to effective clinical practice and communicates with leadership.

Resource Utilization

• Ensures appropriate level of care is documented for all admissions.
• Adheres to supply charging and participates in value‑based initiatives.
• Commits to reducing utilization overtime hours.

Use of Technology

• Ensures complete electronic and paper documentation.
• Utilizes guardrails for Alaris pump, physiological monitoring, bed management system, and identifies new technologies.
• Participates in CEOC activities for medical record optimization.

Relationship to Self Professional Practice

• Attends internal professional development offerings such as Schwartz Rounds and Nursing Grand Rounds.
• Obtains specialty certification.
• Maintains professional practice competencies and compliance with dress code.
• Participates in professional organizations.
• Takes assigned lunch breaks.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional…