Endoscopy RN (BSN) — Patient-Centered Care

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Staff Nurse to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care across the patient trajectory from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes ethical practice, data-driven planning, and timely communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, and education, with collaboration across the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong analytic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.
• Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible.
• Identifies problems that need immediate attention.
• Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.
• Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiates discharge planning at time of admission and updates as needed.
• Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical ability

Education

BSN

Illinois RN License

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Staff Nurse to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care across the patient trajectory from admission to discharge. The role emphasizes ethical practice, data-driven planning, and timely communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, and education, with collaboration across the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.