Registered Nurse-Med Surg Nights Eligible

Registered Nurse-Med Surg Full Time Nights Sign On Bonus Eligible

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.

The Staff Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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 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.

• Assess and record patient status and identify patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.
• Organize the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Identify problems that need immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with patient/family and other health‑care team members.
• Document diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiate Problem List at the time of admission and update as needed. Incorporate principles of age‑specific care into the patient’s plan of care.
• Document that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.
• Begin plans for discharge at the time of admission; consult with patient/family and health‑care team members regarding discharge plan.
• Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.
• Arrange conferences with patient and/or family and other members of the health team when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence‑based and reflective of established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence‑based practice and research guidelines.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Review consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.
• Assure that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals.
• Document the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes.
• Identify unmet outcomes and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with patient/family and health‑care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.
• Collaborate with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

• 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…