Experienced Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery Full Time Nights
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States
The salary range for this position is $36.50 - $58.40 (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.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Responsibilities
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
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 students
Demonstrates critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ
Identifies priorities, sets realistic and measurable goals, prescribes and implements nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner
Develops and implements individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods
Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings
Identifies situations that require further intervention and escalates appropriately; consults appropriate experts and resources when needed
Participates in the formation, implementation and evaluation of team goals
Appropriately delegates and supervises interventions to implement the plan of care
Conveys complete, timely and accurate information at hand‑off at the bedside or any hand‑off
Adheres to ethical standards of practice
Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on personal initiative
Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge
Proactively responds to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care
Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity
Facilitates recovery and helps ensure a peaceful death for patients when appropriate
Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce at the hospital‑wide, departmental or unit level
Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with coworkers, other disciplines and departments
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice
Serves as a community mentor for team members and as a preceptor for new team members
Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance
Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence
Participates in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process
Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements
Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit‑based quality committees
Demonstrates accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance and communications
Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher
Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association
Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative)
Oral, listening and written communication skills
Strong human‑relations skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations
Use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data
Preferred:
Experience in a specific clinical area
Nursing specialty certification, if eligible
Northwestern 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.
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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.
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Responsibilities
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
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 students
Demonstrates critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ
Identifies priorities, sets realistic and measurable goals, prescribes and implements nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner
Develops and implements individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods
Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings
Identifies situations that require further intervention and escalates appropriately; consults appropriate experts and resources when needed
Participates in the formation, implementation and evaluation of team goals
Appropriately delegates and supervises interventions to implement the plan of care
Conveys complete, timely and accurate information at hand‑off at the bedside or any hand‑off
Adheres to ethical standards of practice
Participates in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on personal initiative
Consistently demonstrates interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge
Proactively responds to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care
Treats patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity
Facilitates recovery and helps ensure a peaceful death for patients when appropriate
Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or taskforce at the hospital‑wide, departmental or unit level
Demonstrates accountability and collaborative practice with coworkers, other disciplines and departments
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice
Serves as a community mentor for team members and as a preceptor for new team members
Participates in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance
Works collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence
Participates in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process
Assumes personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements
Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit‑based quality committees
Demonstrates accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance and communications
Maintains and advances the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher
Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR through American Heart Association
Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative)
Oral, listening and written communication skills
Strong human‑relations skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations
Use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data
Preferred:
Experience in a specific clinical area
Nursing specialty certification, if eligible
Northwestern 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.
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