Inpatient Staff Nurse: Impactful Care & Collaboration

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients, following the nursing process and ANA standards.

The role emphasizes data collection, care coordination, collaboration with families and health team members, and participation in governance and unit projects. Requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS certification; ADN with commitment to obtain BSN is acceptable.

Qualifications

• BSN required for employment.
• Current State of Illinois RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, plans, implements and evaluates individualized patient care.
• Directs care and coordinates use of nurse assistants as needed.
• Collaborates with patients, families, physicians and staff with a documented plan of care.
• Participates in governance, committees and unit projects.
• Documents patient responses and adjusts care plan based on evaluation.
• Uses evidence and research to guide nursing practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

BSN degree

ADN acceptable with commitment to BSN within 3 years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients, following the nursing process and ANA standards.

The role emphasizes data collection, care coordination, collaboration with families and health team members, and participation in governance and unit projects. Requires a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS certification; ADN with commitment to obtain BSN is acceptable.