About the job
The Clinical Nurse embodies the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program while complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.
In alignment with the NMH framework for practice, the Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for delivering and coordinating evidence-based, clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients. This includes diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse operates within the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, and the Code of Ethics, and actively collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care, achieve exceptional outcomes, and optimize unit operations.
Key Responsibilities:
The RN plays a crucial role in patient care, demonstrating their unique expertise through the nursing practice framework.
Advocate:
- Practices in accordance with the patient-centered care model.
- Creates individualized, age-specific, culturally sensitive nursing plans based on the nursing process.
- Incorporates advocacy roles into care plans.
- Utilizes a collaborative approach to set and achieve individualized care goals.
- Values the contributions of the patient’s significant others as integral to the care plan.
- Identifies and resolves potential conflicts through established communication channels.
- Strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients.
Clinical Expert:
- Pursues continuing education and specialty certification to advance clinical expertise.
- Enhances skills to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Shares knowledge by educating team members, patients, and students.
- Applies critical thinking to integrate theoretical knowledge and expertise in clinical situations.