Cardiology Stepdown Nurse: Elevate Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate evidence-based patient care within a collaborative care team in Chicago, IL. The RN will implement nursing care plans, monitor patient outcomes, and ensure safety and quality in alignment with ANA standards.

Responsibilities include advocacy, education, and partnering with physicians and other professionals to optimize patient experiences and outcomes while upholding ethics and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in Illinois and BSN or higher.
• Ability to think critically and apply evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families, and mentor junior staff.
• Document patient responses and adjust care plans as needed.

Skills

Analytic ability

Oral, listening and written comms

Strong interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

BSN or higher

Illinois RN license

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) to provide and coordinate evidence-based patient care within a collaborative care team in Chicago, IL. The RN will implement nursing care plans, monitor patient outcomes, and ensure safety and quality in alignment with ANA standards.

Responsibilities include advocacy, education, and partnering with physicians and other professionals to optimize patient experiences and outcomes while upholding ethics and compliance.