Inpatient Staff Nurse | Flexible Hours & Total Rewards

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 inpatient Staff Nurse. The role requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS, with opportunities for ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC training as applicable.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, directing staff involvement, and documenting outcomes. Collaboration with families and physicians is essential for high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.

Qualifications

• BSN required and Illinois RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within three years.
• ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC certifications within specified timeframes for ER roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate care for acutely ill patients using the nursing process.
• Direct care and utilize assistants as appropriate.
• Collaborate with patient, family, physicians and staff.
• Create a documented plan focused on outcomes and decisions.
• Participate in governance, committees, and unit projects.
• Document patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytic abilities

Education

BSN

ADN acceptable with commitment to BSN within 3 years

Tools

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking an inpatient Staff Nurse. The role requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS, with opportunities for ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC training as applicable.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, directing staff involvement, and documenting outcomes. Collaboration with families and physicians is essential for high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.