Registered Nurse - CDH PICU, Full-time, Nights, Sign-on Bonus

As a Registered Nurse in the PICU at Northwestern Medicine, your key responsibilities will include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing customized care plans, and collaborating with families and healthcare teams. You'll also direct nursing care and ensure appropriate use of clinical support staff, all while evaluating and documenting patient responses.

To qualify for the Registered Nurse position in the PICU at Northwestern Medicine, you must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license. While a strong background in pediatric care is beneficial, if you have an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), you can be considered if you commit to earning a BSN within three years.

Yes! Registered Nurses with 5+ years of PICU experience can receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus upon joining Northwestern Medicine. This bonus is designed to attract experienced professionals to our team.

At Northwestern Medicine, we value strong interpersonal skills, analytical abilities, and a commitment to teamwork for our Registered Nurses in the PICU. An empathetic approach and the capacity to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues are essential in this dynamic role.

Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to lifelong learning and offers various continuing education opportunities for Registered Nurses. This includes support for furthering your nursing education, participation in shared governance, committee work, and access to training programs aimed at enhancing clinical skills and career advancement.

When answering this question, focus on specific experiences that illustrate your pediatric nursing capabilities and any relevant skills or certifications. Mention any challenging cases you've handled and how they have prepared you for the Registered Nurse - PICU role at Northwestern Medicine.

Discuss your approach to stress management, emphasizing techniques you use to remain calm and focused during high-stakes situations. Give examples from your experience, explaining how you prioritized patient care while ensuring effective teamwork.

Highlight your understanding of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provide examples that demonstrate how you've applied this process in your prior roles as a nurse, particularly in critical care settings.

Illustrate your communication strategies when discussing patient care with families. Mention the importance of empathy, clarity, and thorough explanation of procedures, as well as how you keep families updated on their child's progress.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork in the healthcare environment. Discuss how you foster relationships with team members, share relevant information, and support one another in achieving the best patient outcomes.

Discuss traits like empathy, strong clinical skills, resilience, and effective communication. Tailor your response to reflect how these qualities align with the values and mission of Northwestern Medicine.

Mention resources you utilize such as peer-reviewed journals, nursing conferences, and professional organizations. Emphasize the importance of continuous education and adaptation to improve patient care in your nursing practice.

Be prepared to give a detailed, reflective account of a challenging scenario you've faced, focusing on your clinical judgment, teamwork, and how it impacted the patient. This answer should showcase your skills and ability to handle pressure.

Express your ambitions clearly, whether it's specializing in a particular area, pursuing leadership roles, or contributing to advancements in pediatric care. Relate your goals to the opportunities for growth at Northwestern Medicine.

Outline your problem-solving approach, stressing the assessment of the situation, collaboration with the healthcare team, and modification of care plans based on new insights. Discuss the importance of patient-centered care even in challenging circumstances.