Registered Nurse-Cardiology Full Time Days

Company DescriptionAt 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.

Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe 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 competenceProvides direct patient careDirects patient care provided by support personnel for a special shiftPerforms ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others biopsychosocial and learning needsContributes to plan of care in coordination with patient care coordinator as appropriateImplements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and patients significant othersMonitors and documents the patient's response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomesDemonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and all other resourcesIn all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures and standards of careParticipates in quality improvement activities.Professional:Demonstrates the following professional attributesExemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentationIs an advocate for patients and their significant key others, co-workers, the community and the nursing professionConsistently demonstrates accountabilityChampions collaborative practice with co-workers and other disciplines and departmentsConsistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customersDynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forumsIntegrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision makingAssumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirementsAssumes responsibility for personal development plan and education related to clinical specialty area.Research:Follows research protocols for assigned patients.AA/EOE.QualificationsRequired: Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in the State of IllinoisGraduated from an accredited school of nursing.Certification of BLS CPR.Preferred:One year of experience.Additional InformationNorthwestern 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 CheckNorthwestern 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.

BenefitsWe 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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.