Registered Nurse-Neuro Surgery Specialty Unit Full time Nights

Company Description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s neurology and neurosurgery programs have been ranked #1 in Chicago and Illinois for more than a decade and ranked #5 in the Nation. We provide treatment for a full range of neurological disorders and specialize in the treatment of injuries and diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord. Many of our physicians are national leaders in their field.

We are among the nation’s leading centers of neurosurgical care for patients with cerebrovascular disorders such as stroke and aneurysm, brain and spine tumors, functional disorders such as movement and epilepsy and complex problems of the spine resulting in neck and spine.

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 healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Our Team:

A glimpse into what it’s like on the Neuro Surgery Specialty Unit: 10E Instagram page 

Some Wonderful PERKs of being a part of the Neuro Surgery Specialty Unit:

• Orientation incorporates an in-depth neuro specific classroom session as well as a comprehensive stroke center class
• This unit has a 100% RN residency program completion rate
• RNs Collaborate with APNs and residents on advancing the patient’s plan of care
• Top ranking unit in achieving goals for quality indicators and hospital acquired infections
• Highly engaged team, ranking among the highest of units in staff engagement
• Care for patients enrolled in world class advanced trials and treatments

The Clinical 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.

Based on the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent, evidence-based care for an assigned group of patients that includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Social Policy Statement.   As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve exceptional outcomes and enhance unit operations.  The RN exemplifies the components of what it means to be an NMH nurse, reflects the Mission, Vision, and Values of Northwestern Memorial, 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.

Responsibilities:

The role of the professional clinical nurse is unique and essential to the care of the patient.  The nurse demonstrates that unique and essential function through the framework for nursing practice. 

Advocate: 

• Practices in accordance with the patient centered care model
• Develops an individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on the nursing process
• Incorporates the role of patient advocate into the plan of care
• Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient-centered individualized care goals
• Acknowledges and values the contributions of the patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care
• Identifies potential conflict situations and facilitates resolution using established communication channels
• Promotes and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient
• Protects patients by maintaining a safe environment

Clinical Expert:

• Advances clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal and formal continuing education opportunities and obtaining specialty certification when eligible
• Continuously enhances skills and abilities to ensure the highest quality patient care
• Shares knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients and