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Lead RN-Operating Room Full-time Day Shift
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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Palos Heights, IL (In Person)
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Company DescriptionAt 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?
Job DescriptionNeuro experience is required.
Hours are: 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., 5 x 8-hour shifts,Monday - Friday, no weekends/no holidays/ no call. The Lead RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC), 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.
Develops and maintains preference cards.
Provides direct patient care as needed. Monitors room turn over.
Collaborates with specialty service team members to ensure that all necessary equipment and supplies are available for their cases.
Identifies and coordinates the needs of specialty service physicians through scheduled meetings.
Supports staff and surgeon when there are schedule changes within the service line.
Supports efforts to control costs through conservation of supplies and care of equipment.
Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses.
Informs OR Clinical Nurse Manager of specialty services activities and issuesSupports and enforces infection control policies and proceduresEnsures documentation of procedures is completeResponsible to ensure staff within specialty service adhere to National Patient Safety goal relates to the OR.Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
Communicates effectively with the medical staff, nursing staff, and interdepartmental staff.
Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Acts as patient advocate.
Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
Delivers care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights.
Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions.
Works with Perioperative educator to orient new staff to the specialty service.
Contributes to a positive professional work environment by supporting optimal team achievement efforts.
Delegates tasks to others based on their knowledge and skill and the needs of the patient.
Maintains CPR Certification.
Maintains an awareness of unit based performance improvement activities and participates appropriately.
QualificationsRequiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Current licensure in the State of Illinois. Must be competent in basic nursing and computer skills.
PreferredMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)Additional InformationNorthwestern 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.
Background CheckNorthwestern 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. BenefitsWe 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 our Benefits 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.
Job DescriptionNeuro experience is required.
Hours are: 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., 5 x 8-hour shifts,Monday - Friday, no weekends/no holidays/ no call. The Lead RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC), 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:
Makes room assignments appropriate to the skill level of the specialty service team. Manages, plans, and monitors specialty day-to-day clinical operations.Develops and maintains preference cards.
Provides direct patient care as needed. Monitors room turn over.
Collaborates with specialty service team members to ensure that all necessary equipment and supplies are available for their cases.
Identifies and coordinates the needs of specialty service physicians through scheduled meetings.
Supports staff and surgeon when there are schedule changes within the service line.
Supports efforts to control costs through conservation of supplies and care of equipment.
Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses.
Informs OR Clinical Nurse Manager of specialty services activities and issuesSupports and enforces infection control policies and proceduresEnsures documentation of procedures is completeResponsible to ensure staff within specialty service adhere to National Patient Safety goal relates to the OR.Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
Communicates effectively with the medical staff, nursing staff, and interdepartmental staff.
Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Acts as patient advocate.
Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
Delivers care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, rights.
Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions.
Works with Perioperative educator to orient new staff to the specialty service.
Contributes to a positive professional work environment by supporting optimal team achievement efforts.
Delegates tasks to others based on their knowledge and skill and the needs of the patient.
Maintains CPR Certification.
Maintains an awareness of unit based performance improvement activities and participates appropriately.
QualificationsRequiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Current licensure in the State of Illinois. Must be competent in basic nursing and computer skills.
PreferredMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)Additional InformationNorthwestern 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.
Background CheckNorthwestern 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. BenefitsWe 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 our Benefits 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.