Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Registered Nurse-Alternate Care Space Part Time Days
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Registered Nurse-Alternate Care Space Part Time Days
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Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Salary range: $34.50 - $55.20 per hour. Placement within the range depends on experience, internal equity, labor union guidelines and collective bargaining agreements.
Benefits include tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional development stipend, wellbeing fund, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, annual salary increase, incentive bonus, paid time off and holiday pay. Visit our Benefits section at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
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, the RN 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 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.
Uses nursing diagnosis and assessment data to derive realistic outcomes and documents measurable goals on the plan of care; modifies care plan when indicated.
Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and nursing diagnoses and documents them.
Collaborates with patient, family and other members of the health care team when planning patient care and documents accordingly.
Assesses patients for discharge planning and makes appropriate referrals as necessary.
Evaluates and documents the patient response to nursing interventions and adjusts the plan of care as necessary.
Ensures completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and provides information to patient/family regarding patient portal and other resources.
Patient Education/Ethic and Diversity
Supports patient, family, spiritual and cultural needs when assessing the patient and the family for teaching; identifies learning level and readiness, and documents education record.
Utilizes teach‑back methodology for medication education.
Distributes Krames patient education materials.
Utilizes Culture Vision as a resource in care planning and delivery.
Treats patients, families and staff with respect, dignity and caring manner.
Values contributions of patient’s significant others as 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 evidence‑based practice.
Supports professional image and science of nursing through use of best available evidence from Ovid/Joanna Briggs, Up to Date, Culture Vision and other reliable sources.
Participates in clinical LADDER project or process improvement at unit or organization level.
Healing Safe Environment
Demonstrates safe medication administration via bar coding.
Promotes and protects patient health, safety and rights.
Conveys complete, timely, and accurate information during bedside shift report/hand‑off.
Rounds hourly with patient care technician.
Maintains a safe environment of excellence.
Participates in unit‑based quality metrics and exceptional care dashboard.
Prevents pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI’s and central line infections.
Acts as unit safety facilitator or quality initiative resource as requested.
Participates in unit huddles.
Relationship to Colleagues Shared Leadership
Oversees and directs work of patient care or support techs; maintains accountability for assigned patients.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in leading and directing others; deals with conflict directly.
Proficient in charge nurse/preceptor role when assigned; coordinates patient care for entire unit.
Provides clinical lead when patient’s condition changes and confers with primary care physician on treatment plan or transfer.
Serves as resource and role model for new staff, students and system personnel.
Assists with precepting, unit orientation, mentoring as requested.
Provides feedback to colleagues and participates in peer evaluation and clinical case review.
Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain excellence.
Communicates barriers to effective clinical practice to nursing leadership and practice operations council.
Resource Utilization
Ensures appropriate level of care order is documented for all admissions.
Adheres to supply charging.
Participates in value‑based unit or organization initiatives.
Commits to decreasing utilization and overtime hours.
Use of Technology
Ensures all electronic and paper documentation is complete.
Utilizes guardrails for Alaris pump.
Understands physiologic monitoring and its implications on clinical management.
Uses bed management system.
Identifies new technologies for unit, hospital or system use.
Participates in CEOC activities for medical record advancement and optimization as requested.
Relationship to Self Professional Practice
Attends internal professional development offerings such as Schwartz Rounds, Nursing Grand Rounds.
Obtains certification in nursing specialty of practice.
Demonstrates accountability for professional 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.
Preferred:
National certification in area of specialty.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with others.
Strong analytic abilities.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of first day of employment.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence 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.
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.
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Registered Nurse-Alternate Care Space Part Time Days
role at
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Salary range: $34.50 - $55.20 per hour. Placement within the range depends on experience, internal equity, labor union guidelines and collective bargaining agreements.
Benefits include tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional development stipend, wellbeing fund, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, annual salary increase, incentive bonus, paid time off and holiday pay. Visit our Benefits section at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
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, the RN 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 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.
Uses nursing diagnosis and assessment data to derive realistic outcomes and documents measurable goals on the plan of care; modifies care plan when indicated.
Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and nursing diagnoses and documents them.
Collaborates with patient, family and other members of the health care team when planning patient care and documents accordingly.
Assesses patients for discharge planning and makes appropriate referrals as necessary.
Evaluates and documents the patient response to nursing interventions and adjusts the plan of care as necessary.
Ensures completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and provides information to patient/family regarding patient portal and other resources.
Patient Education/Ethic and Diversity
Supports patient, family, spiritual and cultural needs when assessing the patient and the family for teaching; identifies learning level and readiness, and documents education record.
Utilizes teach‑back methodology for medication education.
Distributes Krames patient education materials.
Utilizes Culture Vision as a resource in care planning and delivery.
Treats patients, families and staff with respect, dignity and caring manner.
Values contributions of patient’s significant others as 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 evidence‑based practice.
Supports professional image and science of nursing through use of best available evidence from Ovid/Joanna Briggs, Up to Date, Culture Vision and other reliable sources.
Participates in clinical LADDER project or process improvement at unit or organization level.
Healing Safe Environment
Demonstrates safe medication administration via bar coding.
Promotes and protects patient health, safety and rights.
Conveys complete, timely, and accurate information during bedside shift report/hand‑off.
Rounds hourly with patient care technician.
Maintains a safe environment of excellence.
Participates in unit‑based quality metrics and exceptional care dashboard.
Prevents pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI’s and central line infections.
Acts as unit safety facilitator or quality initiative resource as requested.
Participates in unit huddles.
Relationship to Colleagues Shared Leadership
Oversees and directs work of patient care or support techs; maintains accountability for assigned patients.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in leading and directing others; deals with conflict directly.
Proficient in charge nurse/preceptor role when assigned; coordinates patient care for entire unit.
Provides clinical lead when patient’s condition changes and confers with primary care physician on treatment plan or transfer.
Serves as resource and role model for new staff, students and system personnel.
Assists with precepting, unit orientation, mentoring as requested.
Provides feedback to colleagues and participates in peer evaluation and clinical case review.
Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain excellence.
Communicates barriers to effective clinical practice to nursing leadership and practice operations council.
Resource Utilization
Ensures appropriate level of care order is documented for all admissions.
Adheres to supply charging.
Participates in value‑based unit or organization initiatives.
Commits to decreasing utilization and overtime hours.
Use of Technology
Ensures all electronic and paper documentation is complete.
Utilizes guardrails for Alaris pump.
Understands physiologic monitoring and its implications on clinical management.
Uses bed management system.
Identifies new technologies for unit, hospital or system use.
Participates in CEOC activities for medical record advancement and optimization as requested.
Relationship to Self Professional Practice
Attends internal professional development offerings such as Schwartz Rounds, Nursing Grand Rounds.
Obtains certification in nursing specialty of practice.
Demonstrates accountability for professional 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.
Preferred:
National certification in area of specialty.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with others.
Strong analytic abilities.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of first day of employment.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence 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.
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.
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