About the job
The Registered Nurse (BSN) exemplifies the principles of the Relationship-Based Care model, executing core functions aligned with PPM. Under the guidance of departmental leadership, this role consistently embodies the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM). The nurse adheres to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient/Family and Community Engagement
Care Coordination
- Conducts comprehensive assessments for all assigned patients, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Communicates any changes in a patient's condition promptly and effectively.
- Utilizes appropriate nursing diagnoses and data from assessments to establish realistic outcomes and documents these goals within the care plan; modifies plans as necessary to meet patient objectives.
- Identifies and prioritizes patient needs/nursing diagnoses and documents accordingly.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team during care planning, documenting all interactions. Assesses patients for discharge planning and makes necessary referrals.
- Evaluates and documents patient responses to nursing interventions, adjusting the care plan as needed.
- Ensures proper discharge instructions and medication reconciliation, providing patients and families with details on portal usage and other key resources.
Patient Education, Ethics, and Diversity
- Supports the spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of patients and families during assessments, documenting their learning levels and readiness.
- Employs the teach-back method to enhance patient understanding of medication side effects and new medications.
- Utilizes and distributes Krames educational materials for clinical conditions.
- Incorporates cultural vision resources in care planning and delivery.
- Treats patients, families, and colleagues with respect and dignity, acknowledging the role of significant others in care plans.
- Adheres to ethical practice standards and calls for ethics consultations as needed.
Evidenced-Based Practice and Research
- Implements nursing interventions aligned with the established care plan based on evidence-based practices.
- Maintains and enhances the professional image and science of nursing.