Registered Nurse-Oncology Full Time Nights $3K Sign On

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception : internal employees who are new graduate RNs seeking their first nursing position are eligible.

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

EBP and Research

Healing Safe Environment

Relationship to Colleagues

Shared Leadership

Resource Utilization

Use of Technology

Relationship to Self

Professional Practice

Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

Basic Life Support

Preferred :

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 Information

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.