Clinical Nurse, Inpatient Psych Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Chicago, IL

Job Title: Clinical Nurse, Inpatient Psych Full Time Nights

Position: Registered Professional Clinical Nurse (RN)

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Pay: $36.50 - $58.40 Hourly Rate

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City: Chicago

State: IL

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Job Responsibilities

Advocates for patients by practicing in accordance with the patient-centered care model.
Develops an individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for patients based on the nursing process.
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 in 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 patients.
Advances clinical expertise by pursuing continuing education and obtaining specialty certification when eligible.
Continuously enhances skills to ensure the highest quality patient care.
Shares knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients, and students.
Demonstrates critical thinking by integrating knowledge to address evidence and practice discrepancies.
Identifies priorities, sets realistic and measurable goals, and implements nursing interventions in a timely manner.
Develops and implements individualized education plans for patients and families, using suitable instructional materials.
Evaluates and documents patients' responses to nursing interventions and individualizes care plans accordingly.
Identifies situations requiring further intervention and escalates appropriately.
Participates in the formation, implementation, and evaluation of team goals.
Delegates and supervises interventions to implement care plans.
Conveys complete, timely, and accurate information during handoffs.
Participates in volunteer initiatives, both organized and independently.
Demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge.
Proactively responds to patient concerns regarding delays in care.
Treats everyone with respect and dignity.
Facilitates recovery and, when appropriate, helps ensure peace for patients at the end of life.
Participates in professional organizations or committees at various levels.
Demonstrates accountability and collaboration with co-workers and other departments.
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education.
Serves as a mentor and preceptor for team members.
Conducts evaluations of peer performance during feedback processes.
Collaborates with hospital services to maintain excellence in care.
Participates in developing policies that enhance safe and effective care.
Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal and external regulatory requirements.
Identifies opportunities for innovation and participates in quality improvement efforts.
Maintains a professional image in appearance and communication.

Required Skills

Core Skills

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 certification through American Heart Association
Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative)
Strong oral, listening, and written communication skills
Strong human relation skills for effective collaboration

Preferred Skills

Experience in a specific clinical area
Nursing specialty certification, if eligible

Requirements

Experience:

Education: Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher

License & Certification:

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 for part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 for part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 for part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
They do not discriminate in hiring based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.