Registered Nurse CDH Inpatient Pediatrics Full-time Nights Sign-on Bonus - Winfield, United States - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
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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.
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Job Description
1-2 years of experience: $3,000 sign-on bonus
2+ years of experience: $7,500 sign-on bonus
CDH Pediatrics
23 bed pediatric inpatient unit affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie's Children's Hospital of Chicago
Our unit cares for patients 0-18 years of age with general mix of medical and surgical needs ranging the full spectrum
We have 24-hour in-house Pediatric hospitalist coverage
Pediatric subspecialties including; Pulmonology,
Hematology/Oncology,
Neurology, Endocrinology, Gastro Intestinal, Renal, Pediatric Surgery, ENT, Cardiology, Orthopedics and Pediatric Psychiatry
We are proud that over 80% of our staff hold a professional nursing certification and have a strong internal commitment to shared decision-making through committees and projects.
Currently we are operating under a self-schedule model that includes every third weekend requirements and holiday track rotations
Our inpatient Pediatric program holds Pediatric Critical Care Center (PCCC) and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) designation
Robust ancillary support including Pediatric specific coverage from Care Coordination, Dieticians, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imaging, Phlebotomy and ChildLife.
Our leadership team supports internal growth and development through a transformational leadership model – which fosters a relationship based care nursing modelOur leadership team also supports unit and hospital based support systems to foster staff resiliency and self-care
We have a nursing clinical ladder in support of process improvement, research and nursing excellence
We have unit supported Pediatric certifications including APHON, CPN and Pediatric CCRN
We have a robust shared decision making committee structure both unit and hospital based
Quality Practice Counsel, Staff Advisory Counsel, Pediatric Hem/Onc, Professional Development and various hospital based committees and work groups
Cross training opportunities to NICU, PICU Intermediate, Pediatric ED and Pediatric Outpatient Clinics
The
Staff Nurse Inpatient
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to 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.
A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.Responsibilities:
Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff.
Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.Evaluates and documents the patient's responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.
Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.Internals and new grads not eligible for sign-on bonus
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
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 Requirements for the Emergency Room:
ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire
Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC within one year of hire
Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology:
ACLS
Preferred:
Experience in specific clinical area
Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room:
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Emergency Communications Registered Nurse Certified Pediatric Nurse Certified Emergency Nurse
Preferred:
Experience in specific clinical area
Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Certified Emergency Nurse
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.