Description The Staff Nurse Physician Group 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Also responsible for phone triage, abnormal test result delivery and corresponding care instructions. Responsibilities: Performs all aspects of patient care by utilizing evidenced based practice in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors, administering medications based on the age and clinical condition of the patient. States rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking. Assesses, analyzes, validates and integrates data to assess patients' physical psychosocial, rehab, safety, learning, spiritual, cultural, age-specific, special risk and self-care needs. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances and incorporates into care plan. Identifies the patient's learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; also, identifies support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning. Explains procedures, therapies and treatments to patient and family, evaluates and documents patient and family response to teaching. Uses appropriate resources to provide education. Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Develops, implements and updates an individualized plan of care based on identified patient care needs. Includes nursing, teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Identifies and uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice and in the healthcare delivery system. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and practice/department projects. Qualifications Required : Current experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within past two years) State Licensed Registered Nurse for State of employment CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing One year experience in pertinent clinical specialty Proficiency in second language Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Description The Home Hospital RN 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 Registered Nurse embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs to PPM core functions. Under the direction of the department leadership, consistently reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Home Hospital Nurse treats acutely ill patients in the home as a substitute for in-hospital care. The Home Hospital Nurse is a forward-thinking, creative individual who wants to practice in an innovative clinical setting and values interdisciplinary teamwork and patient-centered care. The Nurse will provide hospital-level acute care in a patient’s home and will be part of the NM Hospital at Home team including (depending on each patient’s needs) Physicians, Paramedics, Advanced Practice Providers, Pharmacists, Case Managers, Social Workers, Home Health Aides, Physical Therapists, and other operational staff. Provides home visits within defined radius around site hospitals according to Hospital at Home care Model RESPONSIBILITIES: Care Coordination 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. Assures completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and provide information to patient/family regarding the use of the patient portal and other pertinent resources. Patient Education/Ethic and Diversity 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. EBP and Research 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 and the practice of professional nursing through use of best available evidence utilizing resources such as Ovid/Joanna Briggs, Up to Date, Culture Vision, and other reliable sources of evidence. Demonstrates active involvement in clinical LADDER project or process improvement at the unit/organization level. Healing Safe Environment Demonstrates safe medication administration through the use of bar coding Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient Conveys complete, timely, and accurate information at bedside shift report/hand-off Rounds hourly in collaboration with patient care technician Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment of excellence Demonstrates innovation and participation in meeting unit based and organizational quality metrics on the exceptional care dashboard Ensures clinical practice excellence that focuses on preventing pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI’s and central line infections (as appropriate to area of practice). Participates as a unit safety facilitator or as identified resource for quality initiatives as requested Participates in unit huddles Relationship to Colleagues Shared Leadership Oversees and directs the work of patient care or support techs; maintains overall accountability for the care of assigned patients. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in leading and directing others; deals with conflict directly and appropriately. Demonstrates proficiency in the charge nurse/preceptor role when assigned; assumes responsibility for coordinating patient care for the entire unit. Takes the clinical lead when patient’s condition changes and confers with the primary care physician about the appropriate treatment plan or the need to transfer to the appropriate level of care. Serves as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel Assists with precepting, unit orientation, and mentoring as requested. Participates in the peer evaluation process by providing feedback to colleagues on a regular basis, and through participation in clinical case peer review. Works collaboratively with all hospital services to responsibly accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence. Identifies barriers to effective clinical practice and communicates to nursing leadership and practice operations council. Resource Utilization Ensures an appropriate level of care order is documented in the EMR for all admissions. Understands and adheres to the charging of supplies. Participates in any value-based unit/organizational initiative. Demonstrates a personal commitment to decreasing utilization overtime hours. Use of Technology Assures all electronic and paper documentation is complete. Utilizes the guardrails for the Alaris pump. Understands physiologic monitoring and the implications to drive changes to clinical management of the patient. Utilizes the bed management system Identifies new technologies for unit, hospital or system use. Participates in CEOC activities for the advancement and optimization of the medical record as requested. Relationship to Self Professional Practice Attends internal professional development offerings i.e. Schwartz Rounds, Nursing Grand Rounds. Obtains certification in the nursing specialty of practice. Demonstrates accountability for his/her professional practice-competencies, ELM learning, dress code adherence Participates in professional organization through membership, leadership, or committee work Takes assigned lunch breaks. #NNW Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)* Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Minimum of one-year of recent nursing experience in acute or emergency setting Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate with others Strong analytic abilities Travel required within designated geographic area At point of hire and annually, required to have a valid driver’s license and an annual driving abstract *Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role. Preferred: Home Care experience Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Description At this time, Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for our RN openings. We appreciate your interest in Northwestern Medicine and encourage you to apply to other opportunities at https://jobs.nm.org/ . Internal employee ADN candidates are still encouraged to apply. The Staff 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 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 the 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. Responsibilities: Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry. Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible. Identifies problems that need immediate attention. Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members. Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care. Initiates Problem List at the time of admission and updates as needed. Incorporates principles of age-specific care into the patient’s plan of care. Documents that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family. Begins plans for discharge at time of admission; consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan. Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay. Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care. Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care. Provides individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines. Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses. Reviews consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated. Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals. Documents the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care. Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes. Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care. Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care. Presents relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers. Makes appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care. Qualifications Required: 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 first day of employment in clinical nurse role. Additional Requirements for the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Description Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join The Canning Thoracic Institute (CTI) as part of our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Rapid Response Team (RRT). CTI operates collaboratively across the Northwestern Medicine health system to advance our mission of delivering the highest quality care for patients with diseases of the chest, promoting clinical innovation and discovery, and improving lung health in the Greater Chicago community. In this dual‑function role, the APP will work alongside leaders in pulmonary and critical care as part of an APP‑led team responsible for the management of medically complex ICU patients as well as the early recognition and stabilization of deteriorating patients throughout the hospital. The team cares for a wide variety of critically ill patients, including those with advanced lung failure, shock, sepsis, multiorgan dysfunction, and acute GI or oncologic emergencies. M edical ICU Responsibilities: Manage the care of critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions. Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate closely with intensivists and the interprofessional team. Manage ventilators, vasoactive medications, and complex critical care therapies. Perform ICU procedures as credentialed (e.g., arterial lines, central venous catheters, bronchoscopy depending on skillset). Coordinate care transitions, including admissions, transfers, and discharges from the MICU. Apply evidence‑based practice guidelines to optimize clinical outcomes. Rapid Response Team Responsibilities: Respond to all Rapid Response and Code Blue activations throughout the hospital to assess and stabilize acutely deteriorating patients. Provide advanced clinical assessment, initiate urgent interventions, and determine need for ICU transfer. Collaborate with bedside nursing staff to identify early signs of deterioration and support escalation of care. Serve as a clinical resource for hospital units, reinforcing best practices in prevention of clinical decline. Participate in quality-improvement initiatives aimed at reducing unplanned ICU admissions, improving code metrics, and enhancing patient safety. Schedule: 3x12hr shifts plus 4hrs administrative time Rotating days/nights/weekend/holidays. Candidate may work 100% nights if desired no on-call Essential Functions : Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems. Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise. Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise. Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care. Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Responsibilities : Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care. Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families. Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise. Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making. Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation. Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community. Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging. Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'. Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate. Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. Serves as a role model and preceptor to students. Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate. Qualifications Required : Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program Acute care certification required for APRNs Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department Preferred: 2 years of clinical experience in area of specialty Previous critical care experience Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Description This is a full-time position that offers 10-hour shifts. The Staff 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 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 the 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. Responsibilities: Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry. Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible. Identifies problems that need immediate attention. Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members. Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care. Initiates Problem List at the time of admission and updates as needed. Incorporates principles of age-specific care into the patient’s plan of care. Documents that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family. Begins plans for discharge at time of admission; consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan. Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay. Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care. Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care. Provides individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines. Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses. Reviews consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated. Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals. Documents the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care. Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes. Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care. Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care. Presents relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers. Makes appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care. Qualifications Required: 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 first day of employment in clinical nurse role. Additional Requirements for the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Equal Opportunity 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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
