Inpatient Post-Surgical RN — Night Shift

APCO International; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to provide expert nursing care to acutely ill patients overnight. The role emphasizes adherence to ethical standards, care coordination, and evidence-based practice.

The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, collaborating with physicians, families, and the health team while upholding ANA standards. Night shifts are included with comprehensive benefits and background checks in place.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Illinois RN license required.
• BLS certification required.

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.
• Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

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

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to provide expert nursing care to acutely ill patients overnight. The role emphasizes adherence to ethical standards, care coordination, and evidence-based practice.

The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, collaborating with physicians, families, and the health team while upholding ANA standards. Night shifts are included with comprehensive benefits and background checks in place.