Registered Nurse - Urogynecology, Full Time, Days - Med Surg
Company: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Urogynecology, Full Time, DaysAt 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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the
Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride
ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition
reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle
benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest
for better?
Benefits
* Annual Employee Incentive Bonus
* $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
* $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($3,000 part-time)
* $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
* $250 Wellbeing Fund per year
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 healthcare, no matter
where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At
Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive
benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k)
matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?
Description
This is a Full Time position at 40hrs per week located on the Lake
Forest Hospital campus. Schedule is Monday through Friday with
approximate start time 7:30a/8a - 4:30p/5p.
The Registered 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.
This role is a registered professional nurse who is accountable for
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for the care of
assigned patients. As a member of the clinical and work unit team,
the Registered Nurse participates in decision making and quality
improvement activities which improve patient care outcomes.
Responsibilities:
* Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a specific
shift. Identifies changes in patient's physiological condition.
* Communicates patient status to multidisciplinary team
members.
* Communicates directly with patient and family about nursing
care.
* Provides clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
* Documents the nursing process.
* Assimilates information from multiple sources and implements
appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.
* Assures safety and security of patients, significant others and
staff.
Clinical:
* Demonstrates clinical competence
* Provides direct patient care
* Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a special
shift
* Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their
significant others biopsychosocial and learning needs
* Contributes to plan of care in coordination with patient care
coordinator as appropriate
* Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients
and patients significant others
* Monitors and documents the patient's response to therapeutic
interventions and progress toward outcomes
* Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of
equipment, supplies and all other resources
* In all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures
and standards of care
* Participates in quality improvement activities.
Professional:
* Demonstrates the following professional attributes
* Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and
presentation
* Is an advocate for patients and their significant key others,
co-workers, the community and the nursing profession
* Consistently demonstrates accountability
* Champions collaborative practice with co-workers and other
disciplines and departments
* Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external
customers
* Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and
external forums
* Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in
decision making
* Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements
* Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and
education related to clinical specialty area.
Research:
* Follows research protocols for assigned patients.
AA/EOE.
Qualifications
Required:
* Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in
the State of Illinois
* Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
* Certification of BLS CPR.
Preferred:
* One year of experience.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer 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.
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