Job Description
Patients in cath lab and interventional services receive evidence-based care that promotes safety and integrates data from assessments for optimal outcomes. The role advances clinical practice through relationships with patients, families, and communities, ensuring comprehensive evaluations and modifications to care plans.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare upholds a patient-first philosophy to lead in healthcare delivery. The organization provides competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits, supporting employees in improving health outcomes.
Activities include performing assessments, prioritizing diagnoses, collaborating for discharge planning including palliative care, and educating using resources like Krames and teach-back. Nurses interact with physicians, support techs, and precept new staff using electronic records and bed management systems. A challenge is demonstrating accountability in competencies, participating in huddles, and preventing incidents like infections or falls through innovation.
Full time days position in Illinois. Benefits offer tools for well-being. Schedule includes days with potential weekends. Development involves obtaining specialty certifications and attending offerings like Nursing Grand Rounds. No specific compensation or sign-on mentioned.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments and identify patient needs
- Collaborate with healthcare teams for care planning
- Evaluate responses to interventions and alter plans
- Support patient education with teach-back methodology
- Maintain safe environment and participate in quality initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Associate Degree Nursing acceptable with BSN commitment within three years
- National Certification in specialty preferred