Critical Care Registered Nurse Mobile Stroke Unit Casual Days

At 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?

The Mobile Stroke Unit Critical Care 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.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect advanced levels of patient care for medical emergencies under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physician.; Functions as a member of the Mobile Stroke Unit Critical Care transport team and is responsible for the care of critically ill or injured patients with special focus on the stroke patient; Provide advanced critical care to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; Demonstrates reasonable judgment when necessary to provide patient care in any environment, using resources that are required or made available; Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner; Collects and promptly documents demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information; Demonstrates a patient-centered focus in a high stress environment at all times along. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers, including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the Mobile Stroke Unit. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.; Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.; Maintains supplies, ensures ambulance and equipment maintenance.; Minimum of 12 hours of critical care CE, 12 hours of stroke education annually; Annual Competencies of expanded scope of knowledge, equipment, and procedures shall be completed; Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

BSN; Minimum of 2 years of current neuro-critical care experience; AHA ACLS and BLS; PALS, PEPP, or ENPC; ITLS, PHTLS, TNCC, or TNS; ECRN; Active IL RN License; NIHSS certification (within 60 days of hire)

Nice to have

Minimum of 5 years of current neuro-critical care experience; Minimum of 1 year of emergency department experience; CEN, CCRN, CFRN, or CTRN; IDPH lead instructor