Registered Nurse CDH Pre-Admission Review Full-time Days

The salary range for this position is $34.50 - $54.25 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We 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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Pre-Admission RN Staff 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.

A clinically competent, computer literate, registered, professional nurse who interviews surgical patients in person and via the phone, prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

Description

• Interviews surgical patients, coordinates patient care, and clears charts for surgery
• Requires strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plan in preparation for surgery
• Nursing process: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Perform all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors incorporating National Patient Safety Goals
• Works collaboratively with Anesthesia to clear patients for surgery
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide range of people, including, but not limited to patients, families, physicians, ancillary support services, office staff, and nursing units
• Persistence and follow-up work needed
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to work independently
• Ability to solve problems effectively yet is tactful and non-confrontational
• Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice and in the healthcare delivery system

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing
• Ability to access patient understanding of instructions provided
• Ability to type while speaking with the patient
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Advanced computer skills
• Proficient understanding and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiar with medical terminology and knowledge of basic surgical procedures
• Effective time management and ability to work independently
• Ability to organize and prioritize, and problem solve
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Consistently works within the framework of the Illinois Practice Act for Nursing and ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice
• Education BSN
• State of Illinois RN License

Preferred:

• Prior Epic experience
• PreAdmission Testing, Triage, Critical Care, ED, or surgical patient experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

Benefits

We 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.