Inpatient Nurse - Outstanding Care & Team Impact

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to deliver bedside nursing care for acutely ill patients, aligning with ANA standards and NM policies.

The role requires a BSN (or ADN with plan to obtain BSN within 3 years), active RN licensure, and strong collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and care teams. The salary is hourly, with range $34.50–$55.20, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years.
• Active RN license in state.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.

Education

BSN

ADN acceptable

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to deliver bedside nursing care for acutely ill patients, aligning with ANA standards and NM policies.

The role requires a BSN (or ADN with plan to obtain BSN within 3 years), active RN licensure, and strong collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and care teams. The salary is hourly, with range $34.50–$55.20, and a comprehensive benefits program.