Registered Nurse- Prep & Recovery Part-time

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.

This position is a pre-op/Phase II RN role. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with potential to begin at 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. as needed. One Saturday shift per rotation (approximately every 6+ weeks). No holidays currently.

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. Provides direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care when necessary. Makes ethical decisions on behalf of the patient/family. Collects and analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses, collaborates with the patient/family and health care team, develops a plan of care to attain realistic outcomes, provides education founded on evidence-based practice, and 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 assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible.
• Identify problems that need immediate attention and validate diagnoses with patient/family and health care team members.
• Document diagnoses and plan of care to facilitate outcome determination. Initiate and update the problem list at admission, incorporating principles of age-specific care into the plan of care.
• Ensure the patient’s individualized plan of care is discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family; begin discharge planning at admission and consult with patient/family and health care team regarding discharge.
• Identify patient teaching needs and arrange conferences with patient and/or family and other health team members as indicated.
• Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence-based and aligned with established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable education founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines; document all assessments, interventions and patient responses.
• Regularly review patient data to keep the Plan of Care updated; ensure revisions are systematic and driven by measurable goals; document progression toward outcomes and identify unmet outcomes for continuity of care.
• Communicate with patient/family and health care team about patient care and the nursing role; collaborate with the patient/family and healthcare team on progress/plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for peer feedback; make appropriate referrals for continuity of care as needed.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent with commitment to obtain BSN within three years for ADN holders.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to work 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 specific areas: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire for ER; TNCC within one year of hire for Pediatric ER; pediatric advanced life support as applicable; trauma nurse specialist and certified pediatric emergency…