Float Pool RN — Flexible Shifts, Growth & Benefits

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)

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. You will perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate care, and support patients and families across transitions.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and adherence to nursing standards, with a focus on safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Analytical abilities and clinical judgment required.
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments with thorough documentation.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly.
• Uses nursing diagnoses and outcomes to guide care plans and adjusts as needed.
• Identifies patient needs and priorities and documents them.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and health team for discharge planning and referrals.
• Evaluates patient responses to interventions and adjusts plans accordingly.
• Ensures discharge instructions and medication reconciliation; educates on patient portal and resources.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within three years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse with a BSN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. You will perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate care, and support patients and families across transitions.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and adherence to nursing standards, with a focus on safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.