Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$39 - $62 / HOUR
The Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse develops individualized nursing care plans and advocates for patients while ensuring safety and quality care. They also participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.
Candidates must be graduates of an NLN accredited nursing program with a bachelor's degree and hold a current Illinois RN license. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to lift and carry weights as specified.
Schedule: 0.5 FTE, 2 10-hour shifts per week with rotating days and staggered start times The Pre/Post-Op 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.
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 patients 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. Participate in research-related activities which includes evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives. Practices safe surgery specific post-operative care to include assessment, potential complications and discharge teaching. Identifies potential pre-anesthetic surgical risks factors. 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 measurable 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 patients 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. Possess the knowledge to intervene in the event of a complication or undesired outcome. Community Volunteer: Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on his/her own.
Required: Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher. Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level). 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. An essential function of this job is the ability to lift/carry weight of up to 35 pounds. An essential function of this job is the ability to push/pull with 50 pounds of force.
Experience in specific clinical area. Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.
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. 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.
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 (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.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Rotating
Minimum : $39.00
Maximum: $62.40 Compensation: USD 39 - USD 62.4 - hourly
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