Northwestern Medicine

Registered Nurse-PACU Full Time Days

Lake Forest, IL, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 hours ago

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About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
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.

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation.
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.
Evaluates and documents the patient response to nursing interventions and alters the plan of care as necessary.
Implements nursing interventions consistent with the established plan of care based on evidenced based care.
The Registered Nurse BSN embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs to PPM core functions.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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.

from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
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.
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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
Collaborates with patient, family, and other members of the health care team when planning patient care and documents accordingly.
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.

Acknowledges and values the contributions of patient's significant others as an integral part of the plan of care.

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