RN Med-Surg Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-Neuro Med Surg Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Palos Heights, IL
$34.50 - $55.20 / hour
Description At this time, Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for our RN openings. We appreciate your interest in Northwestern Medicine and encourage you to apply to other opportunities at https://jobs.nm.org/ . Internal ADN candidates are still encouraged to apply. The Staff 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. The registered professional nurse assumes accountability and responsibility for the individualized, age-specific care of a patient along the continuum from admission to discharge. She/He gives direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care when necessary. The registered professional nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of the patient/family are determined in an ethical manner. She/He collects and analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses, collaborates with the patient/family and other health care team members, develops a plan of care to attain realistic outcomes, provides education founded on evidence-based practice, and systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Responsibilities: Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry. Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible. Identifies problems that need immediate attention. Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members. Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care. Initiates Problem List at the time of admission and updates as needed. Incorporates principles of age-specific care into the patient’s plan of care. Documents that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family. Begins plans for discharge at time of admission; consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan. Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay. Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care. Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care. Provides individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines. Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses. Reviews consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated. Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals. Documents the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care. Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes. Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care. Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care. Presents relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers. Makes appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care. Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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 the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Mother-Baby Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse Mother Baby Part-time Nights

Northwestern Medicine Winfield, IL
$34.50 - $55.20 / hour
Description The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Qualifications Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN ER Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department Casual Evenings Nights

Northwestern Medicine McHenry, IL
Description The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Qualifications Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
NP Outpatient Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Immediate Care Clinic (Sycamore Location), Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Days

Northwestern Medicine Sycamore, IL
Description Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Immediate Care Clinic. Shifts : 3x12s, rotating weekends and holidays; no nights; on-call required Locations : Sycamore Essential Functions : Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems. Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise. Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise. Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care. Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Responsibilities : Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care. Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families. Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise. Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making. Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation. Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community. Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging. Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'. Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate. Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. Serves as a role model and preceptor to students. Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate. Qualifications Required : Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number Privileged and credentialed through the NMH Medical Staff Office (MSO) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association Preferred : One (1) year of APP experience Equal Opportunity All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN ICU Manager/Supervisor Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Nurse Manager of Operations-Medical ICU and Rapid Response Team

Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL
Description The Manager, Operations 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. The Manager, Operations provides autonomous and direct management of a team or teams. Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day operations of designated departments, divisions, programs, services and/or locations. This includes defining and overseeing workflows and staffing in the department, re-directing resources to critical areas as needed, developing operating and capital budgets, monitoring budget performance including explaining variances and defining and applying corrective action to ensure compliance with the budget as needed. 24/7 accountability Provide support, guidance, and supervision to team members by ensuring that the team members maintain competencies in addressing behavioral, social, financial, and environmental issues for patients to achieve optimum clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and cost-effective care. Support the team by preparing and delivering annual and mid-year reviews, coaching through the resolution of complex situations that involve practice issues and customer relations, ensuring that they have the tools, including technology, to perform their roles and identifying areas in need of improvement and acting upon them with the appropriate NM system partners. Recommend department goals to department leadership; plan and advance progress toward the goals throughout the year. Communicate goal achievement timelines, risks and decisions needed with all appropriate leadership teams on a regular cadence. Ensure department policies and processes meet current standards of the Joint Commission and all federal, state, and regulations. Revise and/or create new policies and processes as needed to meet changing regulations and the evolution of patient care delivery. Target quality improvement by reducing process variation, eliminating redundancy or implementing new technology. To manage escalations, interpret information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the patient's age-specific needs using principles of growth and development over the life span. Connect those with the resources required to coordinate each patient’s care. Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Business expertise Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and all federal, state, and regulatory requirements. Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes and make data-driven recommendations. Ability to create budgets in accordance with guidelines and balanced to targets. Ability to effectively apply the principles of change management while leading. Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications, Outlook and the EMR. Attentive to detail and reviews own and others’ work for accuracy. Problem solving Effectively and autonomously handles challenging situations, including identifying stakeholders and defining and communicating required action and roles in a compressed time frame. Effectively balances multiple priorities, seeking guidance when in doubt. Calmly and easily responds to changes in work environment, delays or unexpected events. Provides guidance and supervision to team members by problem solving complex situations that involve practice operations, customer relations, and employee relations issues Interactions/interpersonal skills NMHC Performance Leadership Competencies (from performance management system) Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers, internal and external to NM. Projects confidence, professionalism, interest and optimism when leading others in the workplace; guided by the servant leadership philosophy. Ability to maintain confidentiality for patients and their families, as outlined in the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Patient Confidentiality policy. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in nursing with master’s degree or master’s degree in nursing** ** Exceptions considered for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and actively enrolled in a master’s program. External and internal applicants must be within 1 year of completion. Three years of nursing or health care experience, demonstrating increasing responsibilities Basic life support (BLS) certification Current clinical license in the state in which the hospital resides Magnet recognized certification for specialty area Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience. Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse CDH Interventional Pre/Post Part-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Winfield, IL
Description The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Qualifications Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Manager/Supervisor Pediatric Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Manager of Operations (Nursing)- Inpatient Pediatrics

Northwestern Medicine Winfield, IL
Description The Manager, Operations 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. The Manager, Operations provides autonomous and direct management of a team or teams. Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day operations of designated departments, divisions, programs, services and/or locations. This includes defining and overseeing workflows and staffing in the department, re-directing resources to critical areas as needed, developing operating and capital budgets, monitoring budget performance including explaining variances and defining and applying corrective action to ensure compliance with the budget as needed. 24/7 accountability Provide support, guidance, and supervision to team members by ensuring that the team members maintain competencies in addressing behavioral, social, financial, and environmental issues for patients to achieve optimum clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and cost-effective care. Support the team by preparing and delivering annual and mid-year reviews, coaching through the resolution of complex situations that involve practice issues and customer relations, ensuring that they have the tools, including technology, to perform their roles and identifying areas in need of improvement and acting upon them with the appropriate NM system partners. Recommend department goals to department leadership; plan and advance progress toward the goals throughout the year. Communicate goal achievement timelines, risks and decisions needed with all appropriate leadership teams on a regular cadence. Ensure department policies and processes meet current standards of the Joint Commission and all federal, state, and regulations. Revise and/or create new policies and processes as needed to meet changing regulations and the evolution of patient care delivery. Target quality improvement by reducing process variation, eliminating redundancy or implementing new technology. To manage escalations, interpret information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the patient's age-specific needs using principles of growth and development over the life span. Connect those with the resources required to coordinate each patient’s care. Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Business expertise Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and all federal, state, and regulatory requirements. Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes and make data-driven recommendations. Ability to create budgets in accordance with guidelines and balanced to targets. Ability to effectively apply the principles of change management while leading. Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office applications, Outlook and the EMR. Attentive to detail and reviews own and others’ work for accuracy. Problem solving Effectively and autonomously handles challenging situations, including identifying stakeholders and defining and communicating required action and roles in a compressed time frame. Effectively balances multiple priorities, seeking guidance when in doubt. Calmly and easily responds to changes in work environment, delays or unexpected events. Provides guidance and supervision to team members by problem solving complex situations that involve practice operations, customer relations, and employee relations issues Interactions/interpersonal skills NMHC Performance Leadership Competencies (from performance management system) Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers, internal and external to NM. Projects confidence, professionalism, interest and optimism when leading others in the workplace; guided by the servant leadership philosophy. Ability to maintain confidentiality for patients and their families, as outlined in the Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Patient Confidentiality policy. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in nursing with master’s degree or master’s degree in nursing** ** Exceptions considered for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and actively enrolled in a master’s program. External and internal applicants must be within 1 year of completion. Three years of nursing or health care experience, demonstrating increasing responsibilities Basic life support (BLS) certification Current clinical license in the state in which the hospital resides Magnet recognized certification for specialty area Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience. Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN ER Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department Casual Rotating Shifts

Northwestern Medicine Holiday Hills, IL
$34.50 - $55.20 / hour
Description The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Qualifications Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
NP ER Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

APP Fellowship - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine (Lake Forest Hospital and Grayslake Emergency Center), Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Medicine Mettawa, IL
$43.75 / hour
Description Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a new grad Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work as an APP Fellow in our Emergency Medicine departments at Lake Forest Hosptial and Grayslake Emergency Center. The APP Fellow will work alongside and under supervision of MD and APP. Once fully trained, the APP can expect to care for 1.5pts/provider hour. This is a one (1) yearlong fellowship Compensation is $91k plus full benefits package Schedule: ROTATING days, nights, weekends, and possibly holidays. No on-call The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellow role reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards. The Advanced Practice Fellowship will provide leading-edge post-graduate, on-the-job training to prepare APP fellows for successful practice in a designated specialty, such as cardiology or hematology oncology. Exposed to a variety of clinical rotations, APP Fellows will refine critical thinking, diagnostic, and clinical skills necessary for managing complex medical situations and for providing safe, efficient and effective care to adult hospitalized patients in designated specialty. The APP fellowship provides an opportunity for licensed advanced practice providers to receive 6 months of intensive clinical training and preparation for the acute care setting. Grounded in a rigorous didactic curriculum, this intensive training program will offer hands-on clinical care through structured clinical rotations in hospital medicine and designated specialty, as well as rotations in designated specialty ambulatory setting. The program places an emphasis on multi-disciplinary learning and communication. All fellows will work under the direct guidance of APP preceptors and attending physicians. Upon completion, advanced practice fellows will have acquired enhanced skills in hospital medicine and designated specialty area, preparing them for APP acute care positions or ambulatory positions. Responsibilities: Complete all requirements for credentialing and privileging at NMH for inpatient core privileges Attend all didactic lectures and educational opportunities scheduled for APP fellows Provide direct care to patients as assigned by clinical preceptors Collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care professionals as appropriate Develop organizational skills to manage a patient caseload Develop effective communication and presentation skills with the interdisciplinary team Develop a deep and broad knowledge base of the common disease processes for which patients are hospitalized through fellowship training and home study as appropriate Identify individual professional development needs and work w/APP preceptors/mentors to create opportunities for learning and practice Participate in APP Transition into Practice Program and monthly APP grand rounds. Clinical: Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients’ health status by taking health histories and performing advanced physical examinations in specialty area. Provides direct clinical care to patients as needed. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests to establish diagnoses and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Orders/prescribes medications, therapies, interventions and procedures according to clinical privileges. Documents in the medical record all care provided and/or procedures performed for which the Advanced Practice Provider Fellow is responsible. Collaborates with all members of the multidisciplinary team to develop and direct an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan. Coordinates the discharge planning process with patients, families and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Consults with other specialties and disciplines as appropriate to meet all health care needs of patients. Leadership: Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces and professional organizations. Advocates for patients, families, nursing staff and other members of the healthcare community. Consults with NM leadership in the identification, evaluation and problem solving of clinical system and process issues. Education: Teaches and counsels patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care, anticipated outcomes, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Develops and participates in programs to meet personal educational needs, and needs of the clinical team Provides formal and informal educational programs to healthcare professionals pertinent to APP fellow role. Research/Quality/Outcomes: Participate in/review evidence-based research/guidelines and apply to clinical practice. Participate in service-line specific quality initiatives and development of outcome metrics. Qualifications Required APRN-CNP Only: Must have graduated from an accredited Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program For FNPs, must be able to obtain Emergency Medicine certification towards the end of the fellowship in order to work full-time in the ED after completing the fellowship program Meets all required qualifications of APRN-CNP job description Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing Registered Professional Nurse (IL) license Advance Practice Registered Nurse (IL) license Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification PA Only: Meets all required qualifications of PA job description Must have graduated from an accredited PA program PA (IL) license All required to hold and maintain: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) certification Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
NP Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Vascular Surgery, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine Mettawa, IL
$61 - $79.67 / hour
Description Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work in our expanding Vascular Surgery department! This Advanced Practice Provider will primarily cover inpatient consults, with periodic support to the outpatient clinic as needed. The primary responsibility for this role will be inpatient‑focused. Schedule : 4-10 hour days. Mondays/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday – Thursdays OFF Essential Functions: Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems. Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise. Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise. Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care. Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area. Provides direct clinical care to patients. Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care. Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families. Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refers to other disciplines as appropriate. Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise. Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making. Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation. Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community. Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging. Serves as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'. Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate. Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. Serves as a role model and preceptor to students. Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate. AA/EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Qualifications Required : Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification) Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number Privileged and credentialed through the Northwestern Medicine Medical Staff Office (MSO) Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-Observation Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Mettawa, IL
$34.50 - $55.20 / hour
Description The Registered Nurse BSN embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs to PPM core functions. Under the direction of the department leadership, consistently reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, 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. Responsibilities: Relationship to Patient/Family and Community Care Coordination Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation. Communicates changes in patient’s condition promptly. Utilizes appropriate nursing diagnosis and data from the assessment to derive realistic outcomes and documents them as measurable goals on the plan of care; modifies care plan, if indicated, in order to identify realistic patient goals. Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and/or nursing diagnosis for patients and documents. Collaborates with patient, family, and other members of the health care team when planning patient care and documents accordingly. Assesses patients with regard to discharge planning and makes the appropriate referrals as necessary. Evaluates and documents the patient response to nursing interventions and alters the plan of care as necessary. Assesses patients with regard to discharge planning and makes the appropriate referrals as necessary, including palliative care. Assures a completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and provide information to patient/family regarding the use of the patient portal and other pertinent resources. Patient Education/Ethic and Diversity Supports patient/family/spiritual/cultural needs when assessing the patient and family needs for teaching; identifies the patient's learning level and readiness, and documents education record. Utilizes the teach back methodology for advancing patient education about medication side effects and new medication education. Utilizes and distributes Krames for patient education /clinical condition. Utilizes culture vision as a resource in care planning and delivery. Treats patients, families and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Acknowledges and values the contributions of patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care. Adheres to ethical standards of practice. Calls for an ethics consult when appropriate. EBP and Research Implements nursing interventions consistent with the established plan of care based on evidenced based care. Maintains and advances the professional image and science of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through use of best available evidence utilizing resources such as Ovid/Joanna Briggs, Up to Date, Culture Vision, and other reliable sources of evidence. Demonstrates active involvement in clinical LADDER project or process improvement at the unit/organization level. Healing Safe Environment Demonstrates safe medication administration through the use of bar coding Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient Conveys complete, timely, and accurate information at bedside shift report/hand-off Rounds hourly in collaboration with patient care technician Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment of excellence Demonstrates innovation and participation in meeting unit based and organizational quality metrics on the exceptional care dashboard Ensures clinical practice excellence that focuses on preventing pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI’s and central line infections (as appropriate to area of practice). Participates as a unit safety facilitator or as identified resource for quality initiatives as requested Participates in unit huddles Relationship to Colleagues Shared Leadership Oversees and directs the work of patient care or support techs; maintains overall accountability for the care of assigned patients. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in leading and directing others; deals with conflict directly and appropriately. Demonstrates proficiency in the charge nurse/preceptor role when assigned; assumes responsibility for coordinating patient care for the entire unit. Takes the clinical lead when patient’s condition changes and confers with the primary care physician about the appropriate treatment plan or the need to transfer to the appropriate level of care. Serves as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel Assists with precepting, unit orientation, and mentoring as requested. Participates in the peer evaluation process by providing feedback to colleagues on a regular basis, and through participation in clinical case peer review. Works collaboratively with all hospital services to responsibly accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence. Identifies barriers to effective clinical practice and communicates to nursing leadership and practice operations council. Resource Utilization Ensures an appropriate level of care order is documented in the EMR for all admissions. Understands and adheres to the charging of supplies. Participates in any value based unit/organizational initiative. Demonstrates a personal commitment to decreasing utilization overtime hours. Use of Technology Assures all electronic and paper documentation is complete. Utilizes the guardrails for the Alaris pump. Understands physiologic monitoring and the implications to drive changes to clinical management of the patient. Utilizes the bed management system Identifies new technologies for unit, hospital or system use. Participates in CEOC activities for the advancement and optimization of the medical record as requested. Relationship to Self Professional Practice Attends internal professional development offerings i.e. Schwartz Rounds, Nursing Grand Rounds. Obtains certification in the nursing specialty of practice. Demonstrates accountability for his/her professional practice-competencies, ELM learning, dress code adherence Participates in professional organization through membership, leadership, or committee work Takes assigned lunch breaks. Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Basic Life Support Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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. Preferred: National Certification in area of specialty Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Oncology Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

IHR Staff Nurse Oncology- As Needed Days

Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL
$48 / hour
Description The IHR Staff Nurse Oncology 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. The IHR Staff Nurse Oncology will work in a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. This position will utilize nursing skills to perform patient assessments via phone or in person and implement nursing interventions; as such the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity is required when resolving patient care issues. The Nurse Clinician is also responsible for initiating & organizing patient education for the population this unit serves. Responsibilities: Maintain a safe and clean work environment: Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Assist in rectifying deficiencies as requested. Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment. Provide pre-attending care for patients: For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process. Based on findings, seek solutions, and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers. Document all nursing assessments in the patient’s medical record. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete, and legible. Always maintain patient confidentiality. Understand and uphold the protocols and procedures for release of patient/medical information. Perform routine nursing duties and demonstrate clinical competency: Independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc. Demonstrate clinical competency when performing complex specialty-related procedures, including conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, filling and adjustment of implantable pain pumps and excision and drainage of wounds. Interpret and define abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, then take appropriate remedial action: Document all interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete, and legible. Communicate and collaborate with other departments: Communicate and collaborate with other clinical and administrative departments to coordinate appropriate patient care, as needed. Communicate with outside agencies or facilities as appropriate. Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls: Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards. Document all assessments the patient medical record as appropriate. Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete, and legible. Manage urgent/emergent medical situations as appropriate and in accordance with the organization’s protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests: Obtain and/or operate emergency equipment according to relevant standards. Serve as a resource for staff and physicians for daily problem solving and decision-making: Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues. Delegate appropriate tasks according to Illinois law and organizational protocols to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants. Comply with all existing policies and procedures related to patient care: Make recommendations to management regarding new policies and procedures that may improve the patient experience. Assure that new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner. Initiate and coordinate patient education: Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent. Provide teaching to staff on both a formal and informal basis. Participate in community outreach education, patient support groups or specialty-related educational programs offered to hospital and community nurses, as requested. Qualifications Required: Associate degree in nursing Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois Certification in Basic CPR Two years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (may be required for certain positions) Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-Float Pool Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine Holiday Hills, IL
$37 - $59.20 / hour
Description The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. Responsibilities: A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Qualifications Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or associate degree Nursing (ADN) with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role. Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Basic Life Support Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate with others. Strong analytic abilities Additional requirements for the Emergency Room: ACLS PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire Additional requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC within one year of hire Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Additional preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Addendum #1- Prepost PACU Department PALS ACLS Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN PACU Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse - Lavin PACU, Full-time, Rotating

Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL
Description Candidates must have at least two years of current nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or ER in order to be considered. This is a 1.0 FTE position, 40 hours per week (4 10-hour shifts). 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. Responsibilities: 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 patient's 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 patient's 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. Compassionate: Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge. Proactively responds to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care. Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Facilities recovery and where appropriate helps ensure a peaceful death for patients. Professionally Engaged: Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce at the hospital-wide, departmental, or unit level. Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments. Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice. Serves as a community mentor for team members. Serves as a preceptor for new team members. Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance. Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence. Participates in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process. Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements. Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit-based quality committees. Demonstrates accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals. Exemplifies a professional image in appearance and communications. Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources: Professional Organizations, literature, electronic resources, etc. AA/EOE Qualifications 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. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Nursing specialty certification, if eligible. Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse Ortho Musculoskeletal Part Time Day Shift

Northwestern Medicine Wheaton, IL
Description 8-hour shifts 0.5FTE Three East is a twenty-one-bed unit specializing in orthopaedic / musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The program specializes in treating individuals with joint replacements, amputation, arthritis, disease that affect bones and muscles and orthopaedic trauma, such as fracture, sports injury or other trauma. Our team is comprised of physicians, nurses, nursing assistants and therapists working together to provide exceptional care with a focus on patient and family education with the goal of discharging patients to the communities. Responsible for the complete nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation and documentation of patient care from a patient’s admission through discharge. Integrates contributions of interdisciplinary team to assure best possible outcomes are achieved. Supervises and maintains a professional relationship with licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel. Clinical Practice: Utilizes the nursing process to provide coordinated patient care. Delivers holistic care by demonstrating involvement of the patient and their family in a plan of care that is culturally sensitive. Adheres to hospital and nursing department philosophies and policies. Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect patient care planned for and delivered, as per policy and protocol. Applies current technology, competencies and theory in the delivery of care. Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect interventions delivered as per policy and procedure. Qualifications Required: Current Illinois RN license. BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association. ADN or higher nursing degree (i.e. BSN) or signed learning agreement required upon hire. Analytical skills necessary to assess a patient's condition and utilize the nursing process and professional judgment in providing comprehensive patient care. Ability to interact with patients, families, medical personnel and other members of the health care team. Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in stressful, urgent situations. Cognizant of customer needs related to culture, age, developmental level and diagnoses. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Bachelors degree. Previous rehabilitation nursing work experience. Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse Ortho Musculoskeletal Full Time Days 12 Hour Shifts

Northwestern Medicine Wheaton, IL
Description 12-hour shifts 0.9FTE Three East is a twenty-one-bed unit specializing in orthopaedic / musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The program specializes in treating individuals with joint replacements, amputation, arthritis, disease that affect bones and muscles and orthopaedic trauma, such as fracture, sports injury or other trauma. Our team is comprised of physicians, nurses, nursing assistants and therapists working together to provide exceptional care with a focus on patient and family education with the goal of discharging patients to the communities. Responsible for the complete nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, teaching, evaluation and documentation of patient care from a patient’s admission through discharge. Integrates contributions of interdisciplinary team to assure best possible outcomes are achieved. Supervises and maintains a professional relationship with licensed and unlicensed assistive personnel. Clinical Practice: Utilizes the nursing process to provide coordinated patient care. Delivers holistic care by demonstrating involvement of the patient and their family in a plan of care that is culturally sensitive. Adheres to hospital and nursing department philosophies and policies. Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect patient care planned for and delivered, as per policy and protocol. Applies current technology, competencies and theory in the delivery of care. Utilizes the documentation system to accurately reflect interventions delivered as per policy and procedure. Qualifications Required: Current Illinois RN license. BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association. ADN or higher nursing degree (i.e. BSN) or signed learning agreement required upon hire. Analytical skills necessary to assess a patient's condition and utilize the nursing process and professional judgment in providing comprehensive patient care. Ability to interact with patients, families, medical personnel and other members of the health care team. Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in stressful, urgent situations. Cognizant of customer needs related to culture, age, developmental level and diagnoses. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Bachelors degree. Previous rehabilitation nursing work experience. Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN PCU Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Experienced Clinical Nurse - Pulmonary Stepdown Unit Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL
Description Experienced Clinical Nurse- Full-time, 3-12 hour Day Shifts with weekend and holiday rotations. Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced nurse with 1+ years of nursing experience. The 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. Based on the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients that includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Social Policy Statement. As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve exceptional outcomes and enhance unit operations. The RN exemplifies the components of what it means to be an NMH nurse, reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of Northwestern Memorial, 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. Responsibilities: The role of the professional clinical nurse is unique and essential to the care of the patient. The nurse demonstrates that unique and essential function through the framework for nursing practice. 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 patient’s 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 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 measureable 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 patient’s 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 Community Volunteer: Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on his/her own Compassionate: Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge Proactively responds to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity Facilities recovery and where appropriate helps ensure a peaceful death for patients Professionally Engaged: Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce at the hospital-wide, departmental, or unit level Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice Serves as a community mentor for team members Serves as a preceptor for new team members Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence Participates in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit based quality committees Demonstrates accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals Exemplifies a professional image in appearance and communications Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources Professional Organizations, literature, electronic resources, etc. Qualifications Required: Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association. 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 Use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Nursing specialty certification, if eligible Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
NP Manager/Supervisor Oncology Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Manager, Advanced Practice Provider-Hematology/Oncology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine Orland Park, IL
Description The Manager, Advanced Practice Provider 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 Manager, Advanced Practice Provider provides administrative and clinical practice leadership to and manages APPs (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants) for their defined service area or unit. The Manager will work closely with leadership among respective areas to develop plans, metrics and resources driving the department’s clinical care model success. Responsibilities: Clinical Care Maintains advanced practice skill set and competence and may perform duties listed in the job description for an APRN/PA. Serves as the clinical resource for APP practice issues for the patient population and is accountable for the implementation of evidence-based practice. Ensures process improvement initiatives are sustained. Develops and implements innovations in patient and family centered care that fosters quality, safety and effectiveness and serves as a model for patient care nationally. Facilitates employee annual goal development in collaboration with Clinical Practice Director and Director of Operations. Enhances the patient’s experience through the continuum of care. Customer Focus Clearly identifies the internal and external customer(s) for their unit or service area and their respective requirements/expectations. Actively seeks methods of concurrent and retrospective feedback from customers, listens to customer feedback and implements solutions and/or interventions as appropriate. Continually examines ways to improve business relationships with customers, suppliers, and the community. Is a liaison for the APP staff with leadership teams at NMHC. Work closely with practice and physician leadership to ensure smooth and efficient operations in the practice in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Consistently model the organization’s philosophy of customer service. Creative Leadership Translates organization vision into a unit or service area vision that engages team members in contributing to and achieving that vision. Attracts, develops, and retains exceptional caregivers and provides those APPs with an environment that fosters excellence through continuous learning. Facilitates and coordinates the development of department protocols/policies and guidelines for the continuity of care amongst the specialty/area. Management Manages APP performance, competency, work assignments and engagement. Conducts mid-year and annual performance evaluations with all professional APP providers. Initiates and leads all performance management for team members including performance reviews, coaching, development discussions and plans, improvement plans, and any other disciplinary processes as needed. Provides feedback to improve employee performance and engagement. Tracks coaching discussions and performance of team members; Develops and implements performance improvement plans when necessary to ensure accountability. Seeks ways to match team members’ talents and career interests with organizational opportunities. Collaborates with Human Resources and other managers to ensure appropriate staffing. Advances innovative recruitment and retention strategies for team members. Ensure application of staffing tools. Maintains and improves the department or unit’s quality of care and/or service. Promotes innovation and research to advance care patient care models. Encourages, mentors and coaches team members in advancing innovation through research and evidence. Must be able to effectively manage problems that arise within the team or issues with clients, and recommend mitigation strategies as needed to achieve the desired results. Coaching and Development Provides APP providers with an environment that supports their professional practice, health and well-being. Develops plan for transition into practice of new APP providers in collaboration with the APP lead (where applicable), collaborating physician and Clinical Practice Director and monitors progress to goals. Seeks new ideas from a wide range of sources; encourages others to share knowledge and best practices. Maintains active membership in Professional Organization and shares current, relevant information. Participates in leadership development activities. Promotes the professional advancement of the APP team in the realms of clinical, quality/research, education and leadership. Partners with HR on recruitment and retention efforts. Plans and oversees new employee orientation and onboarding. Efficiency Manages people and resources to ensure safe and efficient patient care operations. Partners with multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient throughput. Partners with practice leadership to ensure appropriate staffing models and work assignments. Collaborates with the team to ensure application of safe staffing and scheduling guidelines. Embeds innovative strategies to support a healthy practice environment that encourages break time and reduces worker fatigue. Ensures caregivers have the equipment and supplies needed to provide patient care. Manages respective cost centers and has financial responsibility where assigned. Qualifications Required: Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois OR current license as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Illinois. Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). Three (3) – Five (5) years of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider. Preferred: Previous supervisory or lead experience Five (5) – ten (10) years of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant) Equal Opportunity All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse Vascular Access Team Registry Nights

Northwestern Medicine Winfield, IL
Description Registry Nights The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Qualifications Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN PACU Part-time
Northwestern Medicine

Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse - Feinberg PACU, Part-time, Nights

Northwestern Medicine Chicago, IL
Description Candidates must have at least two years of ICU, PACU, or ER nursing work experience in order to be considered for this position. Schedule : This is a 0.6 FTE position, two 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00pm-7:30am, rotating days of the week. The Feinberg Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a multifaceted, high-acuity PACU that works in conjunction with the main Feinberg Operating Room (OR) and off-site interventional areas that focus on providing world-class care to patients recovering from anesthesia. Our nurses provide care to some of the most complex surgical patients in the State of Illinois. The PACU is designated for patients who require close monitoring after complex surgical interventions, and to administer pre-operative care from the inpatient areas. This unit allows nurses to advance their skillset by combining cutting-edge technology and critical care thinking to provide evidence-based comprehensive nursing care to our highly complex patient population. Specialty care and devices include: Shock-Cardiogenic, Distributive, Hypovolemic, Obstructive Pre-operative care to CABG, transplants, valve surgeries, general surgery, trauma Urology Interventional Radiology cases Post-ablations Organ transplants/donors Abdominal Surgeries Gastric Bypass Neurosurgical procedures Spinal procedures ENT Plastics Skin grafting procedures Lobectomy Wedge resections Bronchoscopy Vascular procedures Orthopedic procedures EVD Shunts BiPap Ventilators LVAD Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) In addition, the PACU offers an environment that supports unique professional development opportunities for learning and advancement. Nurses have the opportunity to become departmental quality coaches and contribute to advancements in our evidence-based nursing care by participating in our LEAD (Lead, Excel, and Develop) program to enhance care on the unit. 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. Responsibilities: 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 patient's 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. Compassionate: Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge. Proactively responds to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care. Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Facilities recovery and where appropriate helps ensure a peaceful death for patients. Professionally Engaged: Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce at the hospital-wide, departmental, or unit level. Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with co-workers, other disciplines, and departments. Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice. Serves as a community mentor for team members. Serves as a preceptor for new team members. Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance. Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence. Participates in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process. Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements. Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit based quality committees. Demonstrates accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals. Exemplifies a professional image in appearance and communications. Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources: Professional Organizations, literature, electronic resources, etc. AA/EOE Qualifications Required: Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher. Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license. Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) through the American Heart Association. Current ACLS recognition through the American Heart Association. 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. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Nursing specialty certification, if eligible. Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Wound Care Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-Wound Ostomy Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Palos Heights, IL
Description At this time, Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for our RN openings. We appreciate your interest in Northwestern Medicine and encourage you to apply to other opportunities at https://jobs.nm.org/ . Internal employee ADN candidates are still encouraged to apply. The Staff 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. The registered professional nurse assumes accountability and responsibility for the individualized, age-specific care of a patient along the continuum from admission to discharge. She/He gives direct care to assigned patients and assists with other patient care when necessary. The registered professional nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of the patient/family are determined in an ethical manner. She/He collects and analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses, collaborates with the patient/family and other health care team members, develops a plan of care to attain realistic outcomes, provides education founded on evidence-based practice, and systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Responsibilities: Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry. Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible. Identifies problems that need immediate attention. Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members. Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care. Initiates Problem List at the time of admission and updates as needed. Incorporates principles of age-specific care into the patient’s plan of care. Documents that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family. Begins plans for discharge at time of admission; consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan. Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay. Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care. Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care. Provides individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence-based practice and research guidelines. Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses. Reviews consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated. Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals. Documents the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care. Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes. Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care. Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care. Presents relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers. Makes appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care. Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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 the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC within one year of hire Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area. Equal Opportunity All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
NP Manager/Supervisor Oncology Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Manager, Advanced Practice Provider (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)-Hematology/Oncology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine Orland Park, IL
$78.31 - $97.89 / hour
Description The Manager, Advanced Practice Provider 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 Manager, Advanced Practice Provider provides administrative and clinical practice leadership to and manages APPs (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants) for their defined service area or unit. This position's scope will focus on management responsibilities and working inpatient with our Hematology/Oncology department. The Manager will work closely with leadership among respective areas to develop plans, metrics and resources driving the department’s clinical care model success. Responsibilities: Clinical Care Maintains advanced practice skill set and competence and may perform duties listed in the job description for an APRN/PA. Serves as the clinical resource for APP practice issues for the patient population and is accountable for the implementation of evidence-based practice. Ensures process improvement initiatives are sustained. Develops and implements innovations in patient and family centered care that fosters quality, safety and effectiveness and serves as a model for patient care nationally. Facilitates employee annual goal development in collaboration with Clinical Practice Director and Director of Operations. Enhances the patient’s experience through the continuum of care. Customer Focus Clearly identifies the internal and external customer(s) for their unit or service area and their respective requirements/expectations. Actively seeks methods of concurrent and retrospective feedback from customers, listens to customer feedback and implements solutions and/or interventions as appropriate. Continually examines ways to improve business relationships with customers, suppliers, and the community. Is a liaison for the APP staff with leadership teams at NMHC. Work closely with practice and physician leadership to ensure smooth and efficient operations in the practice in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Consistently model the organization’s philosophy of customer service. Creative Leadership Translates organization vision into a unit or service area vision that engages team members in contributing to and achieving that vision. Attracts, develops, and retains exceptional caregivers and provides those APPs with an environment that fosters excellence through continuous learning. Facilitates and coordinates the development of department protocols/policies and guidelines for the continuity of care amongst the specialty/area. Management Manages APP performance, competency, work assignments and engagement. Conducts mid-year and annual performance evaluations with all professional APP providers. Initiates and leads all performance management for team members including performance reviews, coaching, development discussions and plans, improvement plans, and any other disciplinary processes as needed. Provides feedback to improve employee performance and engagement. Tracks coaching discussions and performance of team members; Develops and implements performance improvement plans when necessary to ensure accountability. Seeks ways to match team members’ talents and career interests with organizational opportunities. Collaborates with Human Resources and other managers to ensure appropriate staffing. Advances innovative recruitment and retention strategies for team members. Ensure application of staffing tools. Maintains and improves the department or unit’s quality of care and/or service. Promotes innovation and research to advance care patient care models. Encourages, mentors and coaches team members in advancing innovation through research and evidence. Must be able to effectively manage problems that arise within the team or issues with clients, and recommend mitigation strategies as needed to achieve the desired results. Coaching and Development Provides APP providers with an environment that supports their professional practice, health and well-being. Develops plan for transition into practice of new APP providers in collaboration with the APP lead (where applicable), collaborating physician and Clinical Practice Director and monitors progress to goals. Seeks new ideas from a wide range of sources; encourages others to share knowledge and best practices. Maintains active membership in Professional Organization and shares current, relevant information. Participates in leadership development activities. Promotes the professional advancement of the APP team in the realms of clinical, quality/research, education and leadership. Partners with HR on recruitment and retention efforts. Plans and oversees new employee orientation and onboarding. Efficiency Manages people and resources to ensure safe and efficient patient care operations. Partners with multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal patient throughput. Partners with practice leadership to ensure appropriate staffing models and work assignments. Collaborates with the team to ensure application of safe staffing and scheduling guidelines. Embeds innovative strategies to support a healthy practice environment that encourages break time and reduces worker fatigue. Ensures caregivers have the equipment and supplies needed to provide patient care. Manages respective cost centers and has financial responsibility where assigned. Qualifications Required: Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois OR current license as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Illinois. Acute care certification required for APRNs (inpatient experience as an NP will be considered in lieu of acute care certification) Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO). Three (3) – Five (5) years of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider. Preferred: Previous supervisory or lead experience Oncology APP experience Five (5) – ten (10) years of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant) Equal Opportunity All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Clinical Operations Coord RN MultiSpecialties Full-time

Northwestern Medicine Sycamore, IL
Description The Clinical Operations Coordinator, RN 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. The Clinical Operations Coordinator, RN is responsible for supervising the daily clinical operations of practice sites, supervising clinical support staff, coordinating clinical staff and provider schedules, and performing service recovery as necessary. The operations Coordinator is the clinical lead and subject matter expert at the local level to ensure staff knowledge, competence and processes align with evidence based high quality patient care. Under the clinical direction of the Director, Clinical Practice and the administrative direction of the Clinical/Practice Administrator, the Operations Coordinator participates in the planning, leading, and organizing of activities relating to quality patient care in the practice. Direct clinical patient care would be provided less than twenty percent of the time in this role. The Operations Coordinator may oversee multiple sites or departments within RMG. Responsibilities: Supervise and direct the office’s clinical support staff, manage workload distribution and prioritization of tasks. Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, progressive discipline, dismissals, and performance appraisals. Oversee and direct day to day office clinical operations within budget guidelines. Assist with managing providers schedule templates and optimize patient care hours to enhance productivity. Schedule staff and allocate resources across hours of operation to maximize patient access and satisfaction, provider productivity and efficiency, and staff productivity. Responsible for front-line communication with staff to receive and provide feedback regarding clinical workflow, quality and productivity. Ensure that service excellence is delivered and perform service recovery whenever necessary. Manage medical surgical supplies within budget. Ensure accuracy of all data collection and data entry by site staff through training and compliance monitoring and facilitate and oversee flow of information to and from central administrative offices. Conduct office staff meetings on a regular basis in coordination with practice leadership. Attend and actively participate in leadership meetings. Ensure that patient dignity and confidentiality are always maintained. Additional Functions Review and approve automated time reports for accuracy. Develop tools to support staff and enhance efficiency. Provide input into staff performance reviews. May participate with manager in conducting staff performance reviews. Provide one-to-one coaching and mentoring as needed. Monitor daily transaction activity to ensure compliance with procedures. Resolve complex or critical situations involving patients, staff and customers: consult with manager for guidance as needed (e.g., complaints, discipline, etc.). Implement and maintain new policies and procedures created by RMG or department leadership. Monitor daily transaction activity to ensure compliance with procedures. Resolve complex or critical situations involving patients, staff and customers: consult with manager for guidance as needed (e.g., complaints, discipline, etc.). Schedule staff and allocate resources across hours of operation to maximize patient access and satisfaction, provider productivity and efficiency, staff productivity, cost-savings, and operational efficiencies. Implement new policies and procedures created by RMG or department leadership. Complete other duties as assigned Qualifications Required: Current state licensure or certification from an accepted accrediting institution in a clinical field. BSN or degree completion within two (2) years of hire. Licensed registered nurse. Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience Basic Life Support Certification from an American Heart Association accredited source Effective communication and interpersonal skills Preferred: Two (2) years experience in ambulatory clinic practice setting Supervisory experience Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
RN OR Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-CVOR Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest, IL
Description We are seeking CVOR professionals to help launch and shape a new heart program at Lake Forest Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your cardiovascular expertise to a team committed to excellence. Join us as we build a program to expand access to advanced cardiovascular services and set a new standard in heart care for our community. You will play a vital role in establishing a strong foundation for a program that will make a lasting impact, one heart at a time. *At this time, our team is seeking candidates with prior CVOR or OR RN experience. *This is an exciting new program for Lake Forest Hospital! Candidates hired would train at a few other Northwestern Medicine locations. The Registered Nurse BSN embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs to PPM core functions. Under the direction of the department leadership, consistently reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, 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. Responsibilities: Relationship to Patient/Family and Community Care Coordination Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation. Communicates changes in patient’s condition promptly. Utilizes appropriate nursing diagnosis and data from the assessment to derive realistic outcomes and documents them as measurable goals on the plan of care; modifies care plan, if indicated, in order to identify realistic patient goals. Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and/or nursing diagnosis for patients and documents. Collaborates with patient, family, and other members of the health care team when planning patient care and documents accordingly. Assesses patients with regard to discharge planning and makes the appropriate referrals as necessary. Evaluates and documents the patient response to nursing interventions and alters the plan of care as necessary. Assesses patients with regard to discharge planning and makes the appropriate referrals as necessary, including palliative care. Assures a completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and provide information to patient/family regarding the use of the patient portal and other pertinent resources. Patient Education/Ethic and Diversity Supports patient/family/spiritual/cultural needs when assessing the patient and family needs for teaching; identifies the patient's learning level and readiness, and documents education record. Utilizes the teach back methodology for advancing patient education about medication side effects and new medication education. Utilizes and distributes Krames for patient education /clinical condition. Utilizes culture vision as a resource in care planning and delivery. Treats patients, families and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Acknowledges and values the contributions of patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care. Adheres to ethical standards of practice. Calls for an ethics consult when appropriate. EBP and Research Implements nursing interventions consistent with the established plan of care based on evidenced based care. Maintains and advances the professional image and science of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through use of best available evidence utilizing resources such as Ovid/Joanna Briggs, Up to Date, Culture Vision, and other reliable sources of evidence. Demonstrates active involvement in clinical LADDER project or process improvement at the unit/organization level. Healing Safe Environment Demonstrates safe medication administration through the use of bar coding Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient Conveys complete, timely, and accurate information at bedside shift report/hand-off Rounds hourly in collaboration with patient care technician Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment of excellence Demonstrates innovation and participation in meeting unit based and organizational quality metrics on the exceptional care dashboard Ensures clinical practice excellence that focuses on preventing pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI’s and central line infections (as appropriate to area of practice). Participates as a unit safety facilitator or as identified resource for quality initiatives as requested Participates in unit huddles Relationship to Colleagues Shared Leadership Oversees and directs the work of patient care or support techs; maintains overall accountability for the care of assigned patients. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in leading and directing others; deals with conflict directly and appropriately. Demonstrates proficiency in the charge nurse/preceptor role when assigned; assumes responsibility for coordinating patient care for the entire unit. Takes the clinical lead when patient’s condition changes and confers with the primary care physician about the appropriate treatment plan or the need to transfer to the appropriate level of care. Serves as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel Assists with precepting, unit orientation, and mentoring as requested. Participates in the peer evaluation process by providing feedback to colleagues on a regular basis, and through participation in clinical case peer review. Works collaboratively with all hospital services to responsibly accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence. Identifies barriers to effective clinical practice and communicates to nursing leadership and practice operations council. Resource Utilization Ensures an appropriate level of care order is documented in the EMR for all admissions. Understands and adheres to the charging of supplies. Participates in any value based unit/organizational initiative. Demonstrates a personal commitment to decreasing utilization overtime hours. Use of Technology Assures all electronic and paper documentation is complete. Utilizes the guardrails for the Alaris pump. Understands physiologic monitoring and the implications to drive changes to clinical management of the patient. Utilizes the bed management system Identifies new technologies for unit, hospital or system use. Participates in CEOC activities for the advancement and optimization of the medical record as requested. Relationship to Self Professional Practice Attends internal professional development offerings i.e. Schwartz Rounds, Nursing Grand Rounds. Obtains certification in the nursing specialty of practice. Demonstrates accountability for his/her professional practice-competencies, ELM learning, dress code adherence Participates in professional organization through membership, leadership, or committee work Takes assigned lunch breaks. #NNW Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse Basic Life Support Strong interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate 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. Preferred: National Certification in area of specialty Previous CVOR RN experience preferred Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
NP Full-time
Northwestern Medicine

Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant - Neurology, Movement Disorders, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine Tinley Park, IL
Description Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our outpatient Neurology department with a focus on Movement Disorders. The APP will manage and see follow-up patients. This patient panel requires frequent follow-up visits, and as our Movement Disorders Neurology patient volumes continue to grow, timely access to care will be increasingly important. This role will provide the necessary follow-up access to support this patient population and ensure continuity of care. Ambulatory only Schedule: Monday through Friday Essential Functions : Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems. Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population. Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in specific area of clinical expertise. Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise. Mentor graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care. Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise. Responsibilities : Provide direct clinical care to patients. Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area of expertise. Clinical management of advanced and atypical parkinsonism Provide care for patients in advanced stages of movement disorders — including homebound individuals, those with dementia requiring extensive/frequent visits, and those with multiple comorbidities. Triage and see patients in person or virtually for any worrisome messages, questions, or concerns Manage continuous levodopa infusions (e.g. subcutaneous, gastro-jejunal systems), which often require more frequent clinical visits Assist with local clinical trial study visits Assist in regional program building and development for the Movement Disorders division Help coordinate multidisciplinary round Prescribe/order medications, therapies; order/interpret laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges. Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care. Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families. Document in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible. Refer to other disciplines as appropriate. Serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise. Integrate research-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making. Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation. Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community. Maintain certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging. Serve as a patient advocate and role model for 'Patients First'. Participate in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate. Employ comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families. Develop and participate in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff. Serve as a role model and preceptor to students. Provide formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty Participate in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate. Qualifications Required : Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (issued by the American Heart Association) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as specified by department Controlled substance license and DEA registration required as specified by the department Preferred: 2 years of experience in Neurology Equal Opportunity 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. Benefits 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. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.