BSN-Prepared Special Care Nursery RN | Lead Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN to join our team in Lake Forest, IL. Under the direction of department leadership, you will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and collaborate with families and the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based practice.

You will provide patient education, perform discharge planning, and participate in quality improvement projects. A valid Illinois RN license and BLS certification are required, with ADN acceptable if pursuing

Qualifications

• BSN required for RN licensure.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to collaborate with others across disciplines.
• Strong analytic abilities.
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within three years.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients with documented outcomes.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly.
• Uses nursing diagnoses and assessment data to set measurable goals and adjust care plans.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and documents nursing diagnoses.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and care team for discharge planning and referrals.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions and updates the care plan as needed.
• Ensures discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and patient portal information are provided.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

BSN

ADN with BSN plan

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN to join our team in Lake Forest, IL. Under the direction of department leadership, you will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, and collaborate with families and the care team to ensure safe, evidence-based practice.

You will provide patient education, perform discharge planning, and participate in quality improvement projects. A valid Illinois RN license and BLS certification are required, with ADN acceptable if pursuing