About the job
The Registered Nurse (BSN) exemplifies the principles of the Relationship Based Care model and is committed to delivering professional nursing care. Under the guidance of department leadership, you will embody the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM). This role requires strict adherence to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient/Family and Community Relationship
Care Coordination
- Conduct thorough assessments for all assigned patients, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Promptly communicate any changes in patient conditions.
- Utilize nursing diagnoses and assessment data to establish realistic, measurable goals within the care plan, modifying it as necessary.
- Identify and prioritize patient needs, documenting appropriately.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members during care planning while ensuring proper documentation.
- Evaluate patient responses to nursing interventions and adjust care plans as needed.
- Assess patients for discharge planning and make necessary referrals, including palliative care.
- Ensure comprehensive discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and provide information on patient portal usage and other resources to patients and families.
Patient Education, Ethics, and Diversity
- Support the spiritual and cultural needs of patients and families during assessments, documenting education levels and readiness for learning.
- Implement the teach-back method to enhance patient education regarding medications and side effects.
- Provide educational resources like Krames for clinical conditions.
- Incorporate cultural awareness into care planning and delivery.
- Treat all patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity.
- Value the contributions of significant others as essential to the care plan.
- Adhere to ethical standards and seek ethics consultations as needed.
Evidence-Based Practice and Research
- Implement nursing interventions that align with established evidence-based care plans.
- Continually advance the professional image and practice of nursing.