Cardiology Registered Nurse: Lead Care & Innovation

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Under the Relationship Based Care model, you will assess patients, coordinate care with families and the health care team, and support discharge planning. Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and strong collaboration skills are required. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• BSN is required and RN license for Illinois is mandatory.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and documents findings.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly to the care team.
• Collaborates with patient, family and health care team to plan care and develop goals.
• Ensures discharge planning and referrals are made as needed.
• Maintains patient safety and participates in unit quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Under the Relationship Based Care model, you will assess patients, coordinate care with families and the health care team, and support discharge planning. Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and strong collaboration skills are required. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.