Job Description

The salary range for this position is $34.50 - $54.25 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

**This is a Casual, Triage Nurse position for Primary Care (includes Internal Medicine & Pediatrics) located at the Huntley clinic.  This position (8 hour shift) is as needed for coverage of vacation and sick leave.  Some of the duties will include triaging, RN visits and inbasket management.**

The Staff Nurse Physician Group 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. Also responsible for phone triage, abnormal test result delivery and corresponding care instructions.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of patient care by utilizing evidenced based practice in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. 
• Follows the six medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors, administering medications based on the age and clinical condition of the patient.
• States rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
• Assesses, analyzes, validates and integrates data to assess patients' physical psychosocial, rehab, safety, learning, spiritual, cultural, age-specific, special risk and self-care needs.
• Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances and incorporates into care plan.
• Identifies the patient's learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; also, identifies support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning.
• Explains procedures, therapies and treatments to patient and family, evaluates and documents patient and family response to teaching.
• Uses appropriate resources to provide education.
• Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Develops, implements and updates an individualized plan of care based on identified patient care needs. Includes nursing, teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. 
• Identifies and uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice and in the healthcare delivery system.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and practice/department projects.

Qualifications

Required :

• Current experience (within past five years) or new nursing graduate (within past two years).
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card.

Preferred:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• One year experience in pertinent clinical specialty
• Proficiency in second language

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Casual work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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