Inpatient RN: Patient-Centered Care Expert

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Staff Nurse to deliver age-appropriate patient care from admission through discharge, adhering to ethical, regulatory, and quality standards. You will collaborate with the care team to assess patients, develop treatment plans, educate families, and support discharge planning.

Responsibilities include documenting assessments, prioritizing evidence-based interventions, and ensuring continuity of care across shifts.

Qualifications

• BSN required for practice in Illinois.
• Illinois RN license required.
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within three years.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status and care needs on admission or point of care.
• Organize health data for accurate, accessible patient records.
• Identify problems needing immediate attention and validate with care team.
• Document diagnoses and care plans to support expected outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning at admission and update as needed.
• Provide patient and family education based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Illinois RN license

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to BSN within 3 years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Staff Nurse to deliver age-appropriate patient care from admission through discharge, adhering to ethical, regulatory, and quality standards. You will collaborate with the care team to assess patients, develop treatment plans, educate families, and support discharge planning.

Responsibilities include documenting assessments, prioritizing evidence-based interventions, and ensuring continuity of care across shifts.