Endocrinology Staff Nurse - Expert Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Background check

Benefits package

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Staff Nurse for the Physician Group in Illinois. The role involves coordinating nursing care for acutely ill patients, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure safety and effective discharge planning.

Responsibilities include administering medications with attention to the six rights, triage by phone, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Illinois or state of employment
• Active CPR/BLS certification
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care for acutely ill patients using evidence-based practice to optimize safety.
• Administers medications following the six rights and monitors for potential errors.
• Explains procedures and teaching to patients and families and documents responses.
• Involves patient/family in the plan of care and coordinates discharge planning.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and governance within the department.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

CPR/BLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Staff Nurse for the Physician Group in Illinois. The role involves coordinating nursing care for acutely ill patients, education for patients and families, and collaboration with the health care team to ensure safety and effective discharge planning.

Responsibilities include administering medications with attention to the six rights, triage by phone, and participating in quality improvement activities.