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Experienced Registered Nurse GI Surgical Oncology Full Time Nights Sign on Bonus offered

apartment Northwestern Medicine location_onChicago, IL

Description This role may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Patient Population: GI, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, and Ears Nose & Throat Shift Information: Full-time, 36 hours per week 3 (12-hour shifts) from 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM General Care Information The GI Surgical Oncology Unit on 12E is a multifaceted unit that specializes in the care of a variety of post-surgical patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Our nurses provide care to extremely complex surgical patients that have often undergone life-altering surgery. Clinical nurses on the 12E floor gain incredible experience and knowledge in a number of devices & procedures including ileostomies & colostomies, artificial airways including tracheostomies & T-tubes, negative pressure wound therapy, chest tubes, venous dopplers, and leech therapy. This unit allows for nurses to advance their skillset by combining cutting-edge technology and critical thinking skills to provide evidence-based comprehensive nursing care to our highly complex post-surgical patient population. Some of our Specialty surgeries include: Tumor Removals Ostomy Placements Weight Loss Procedures Reconstructive Flaps Gender Affirming Surgeries In addition, the unit offers an environment that supports teamwork and collaboration from all members of the interdisciplinary team. On 12E , nurses have the opportunity and are encouraged to get involved in departmental quality committees and contribute to advancements in our evidence-based nursing care by participating in our LEAD (Lead, Excel and Develop) program. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development and encourage lifelong learning to continue career advancement in the nursing field. Please look at our 12 East Instagram page to see what our team has been up to recently! Northwestern - 12E General Surgery Team Instagram Page The Clinical 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. Based on the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients that includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Social Policy Statement. As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve exceptional outcomes and enhance unit operations. The RN exemplifies the components of what it means to be an NMH nurse, reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of Northwestern Memorial, 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. Responsibilities: The role of the professional clinical nurse is unique and essential to the care of the patient. The nurse demonstrates that unique and essential function through the framework for nursing practice. Advocate: Practices in accordance with the patient centered care model Develops an individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on the nursing process Incorporates the role of patient advocate into the plan of care Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient-centered individualized care goals Acknowledges and values the contributions of the patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment Clinical Expert: Advances clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal and formal continuing education opportunities and obtaining specialty certification when eligible Continuously enhances skills and abilities to ensure the highest quality patient care Shares knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients and students Demonstrates critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ Identifies priorities, sets realistic and measureable goals, prescribes and implements nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner Develops and implements individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings Identifies situations that require further intervention and escalates appropriately ; Consults appropriate experts and resources when needed Participates in the formation, implementation and evaluation of team goals Appropriately delegates and supervises interventions to implement the plan of care Conveys complete, timely and accurate information at hand off at the bedside or any hand off Adheres to ethical standards of practice Community Volunteer: Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on his/her own Compassionate: Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge Proactively responds to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity Facilities recovery and where appropriate helps ensure a peaceful death for patients Professionally Engaged: Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce at the hospital-wide, departmental, or unit level Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice Serves as a community mentor for team members Serves as a preceptor for new team members Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence Participates in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit based quality committees Demonstrates accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals Exemplifies a professional image in appearance and communications Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources Professional Organizations, literature, electronic resources, etc. Qualifications Required: Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association. Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative) Oral, listening and written communication skills Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations Use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Nursing specialty certification, if eligible 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. 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.

Outpatient

Part-time

Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery Center Casual Days

apartment Northwestern Medicine location_onWarrenville, IL

Description The Ambulatory Surgery Staff 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 Ambulatory Surgery Staff RN is a clinically competent, computer literate, registered, professional nurse who interviews surgical patients in person and via the phone, prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. This role effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: Interviews surgical patients, coordinates patient care, and clears charts for surgery Requires strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plan in preparation for surgery Nursing process: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Perform all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors incorporating National Patient Safety Goals Works collaboratively with Anesthesia to clear patients for surgery Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide range of people, including, but not limited to patients, families, physicians, ancillary support services, office staff, and nursing units Persistence and follow-up work needed Ability to solve problems effectively yet is tactful and non-confrontational Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice and in the healthcare delivery system Reviews pre-op instructions on all patients scheduled for next day surgery and obtains necessary documentation and supplies as documented and observed. Provides patient comfort and safety using appropriate equipment and/or medication as documented and reported through patient surveys. Maintains records and log books as required in policy and by regulation as evidenced by documentation. Assigns pre-operative arrival times and notifies patient at least 1 day in advance of the surgery as documented. Checks pre-op charts for completion and obtains appropriate paperwork to complete chart as documented. Qualifications Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires as of 5/2014 Basic Life Support Certification PALS and ACLS within 6 months of hire date Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Licensure Preferred : Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) Advanced computer skills Familiar with medical terminology and knowledge of basic surgical procedures Effective time management and ability to work independently Ability to organize and prioritize, and problem solve Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgement Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Prior Epic experience Triage, critical care, ED, or surgical patient 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. 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.

Part-time

Registered Nurse CDH Interventional Pre/Post Part-time Days

apartment Northwestern Medicine location_onWinfield, IL

Description The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. 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. 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 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. 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.

Part-time

Registered Nurse Brain Injury Part Time Evening Shift

apartment Northwestern Medicine location_onWheaton, IL

Description 8-hour shifts 0.8FTE Responsible for the complete nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation and documentation of patient care from a patient’s admission through discharge. Integrates contributions of interdisciplinary team to assure best possible outcomes are achieved. Supervises and maintains a professional relationship with licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel. Clinical Practice: Utilizes the nursing process to provide coordinated patient care. Delivers holistic care by demonstrating involvement of the patient and their family in a plan of care that is culturally sensitive. Adheres to hospital and nursing department philosophies and policies. Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect patient care planned for and delivered, as per policy and protocol. Applies current technology, competencies and theory in the delivery of care. Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect interventions delivered as per policy and procedure. Qualifications Required: Current Illinois RN license. BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association. ADN or higher nursing degree (i.e. BSN) or signed learning agreement required upon hire. Analytical skills necessary to assess a patient's condition and utilize the nursing process and professional judgment in providing comprehensive patient care. Ability to interact with patients, families, medical personnel and other members of the health care team. Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in stressful, urgent situations. Cognizant of customer needs related to culture, age, developmental level and diagnoses. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Bachelors degree. Previous rehabilitation nursing work 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. 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.