Job Summary
The registered nurse plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by coordinating and providing nursing care to patients who are acutely ill. Utilizing the nursing process, which encompasses assessment, planning, and intervention, the nurse is tasked with ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate nursing care for patients experiencing acute illnesses.
- Conduct thorough assessments to determine patient needs.
- Plan and implement individualized care strategies in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluate and monitor patient progress towards defined health outcomes.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), with a commitment to obtaining a BSN within three years.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory.
- For emergency care roles, additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) must be acquired within the first year of employment.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
