Registered Nurse-Observation Nights

Registered Nurse-Observation Full Time Nights

The Staff Nurse License Pending exemplifies the attributes of an NM 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 Staff Nurse License Pending position adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act and is used for graduate nurses who have passed the NCLEX exam but have not received their Illinois license and/or RNs licensed in another state pending completion of the Illinois licensure process. The RNLP may function under direct supervision in the capacity of a staff nurse.

Unsupervised practice before receipt of license may result in denial of licensure. While supervised, the staff nurse, registered professional nurse, license pending (RNLP) is responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients that includes assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RNLP participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations.

The RNLP will remain as an orientee until license is received by the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment:
  Collects and Analyzes Patient Data.
• Planning:
  Develops a Plan of Care that Prioritizes Care Using an Interdisciplinary Approach.
• Implementation:
  The Nurse Implements the Interventions Identified in the Plan of Care.
• Evaluation:
  The Nurse Evaluates the Patient's Progress toward Attainment of Goals.
• The Nurse Contributes to Team Effectiveness within the Unit.
• The Nurse Demonstrates Professional Attributes.
• The Nurse Participates in Quality Improvement Processes.
• The Nurse Supports the NMH "Patient's First" Mission.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing who has passed the NCLEX examination and completed and submitted to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation an application for licensure as a registered professional nurse
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level)
• Analytical ability is required
• Communication skill is required in order to teach and lead
• Interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
• 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.