Inpatient Registered Nurse – Shape Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse in the Inpatient setting. The role requires a BSN and an Illinois Registered Nurse license, with BLS and advanced certifications like ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC as needed.

The nurse coordinates care, collaborates with the team, and documents patient progress. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional ethics, and shared governance.

Qualifications

• BSN required and Illinois RN license.
• ACLS, PALS/ENPC and TNCC within specified timeframes.
• BLS certification and strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data to plan and coordinate care.
• Directs care and manages nursing staff involved in direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patients, families and healthcare team to implement care plans.
• Participates in governance, committees and unit projects.
• Document patient responses and adapt care plans based on outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytic abilities

Communication

Education

BSN

Illinois RN license

ADN with BSN plan

Tools

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

TNCC

BLS

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse in the Inpatient setting. The role requires a BSN and an Illinois Registered Nurse license, with BLS and advanced certifications like ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC as needed.

The nurse coordinates care, collaborates with the team, and documents patient progress. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional ethics, and shared governance.