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Triage Nurse-Gastroenterology McHenry Full Time Days
Full-time
Salary Range Minimum : $34.50
Salary Range Maximum: $55.20
Compensation: USD 34.5 - USD 55.2 - hourly
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. 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. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
**This is a Full Time position at 40 hours per week for the Gastroenterology specialty located at the McHenry clinic. Schedule is Monday through Friday, between 7:30a-5p.**
The Registered Nurse 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.
This role is a registered professional nurse who is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for the care of assigned patients. As a member of the clinical and work unit team, the Registered Nurse participates in decision making and quality improvement activities which improve patient care outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a specific shift. Identifies changes in patient's physiological condition.
Communicates patient status to multidisciplinary team members.
Communicates directly with patient and family about nursing care.
Provides clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
Documents the nursing process.
Assimilates information from multiple sources and implements appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.
Assures safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.
Clinical:
Demonstrates clinical competence
Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a special shift
Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others biopsychosocial and learning needs
Contributes to plan of care in coordination with patient care coordinator as appropriate
Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and patients significant others
Monitors and documents the patient's response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes
Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and all other resources
In all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures and standards of care
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Professional:
Demonstrates the following professional attributes Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation
Is an advocate for patients and their significant key others, co-workers, the community and the nursing profession
Consistently demonstrates accountability
Champions collaborative practice with co-workers and other disciplines and departments
Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers
Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums
Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making
Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements
Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education related to clinical specialty area.
Research:
Follows research protocols for assigned patients.
AA/EOE.
Required:
Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse or eligible in the State of Illinois.
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification.
Preferred:
One year of experience.
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.
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. 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.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefits 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. 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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Worksite address
mchenry, IL, 60050, US
Who can apply
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