Inpatient Staff Nurse: Patient‑Centric Care & Growth

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires a licensed Registered Nurse with BSN and the ability to coordinate care using the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with patients, families, and the health team, participate in governance, and uphold ANA standards while providing compassionate, evidence-based care in alignment with NM policies.

Qualifications

• BSN required; ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where working.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC requirements per ER and pediatric ER.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, develops an individualized plan, coordinates care, and evaluates progress toward outcomes.
• Directs care and utilizes staff appropriately for patient needs.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and staff; documents plans and communications.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates responses to nursing interventions and personalizes the care plan.
• Uses evidence-based practices to guide nursing decisions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate

Strong analytic abilities

Education

BSN

ADN acceptable with plan to obtain BSN within 3 years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires a licensed Registered Nurse with BSN and the ability to coordinate care using the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with patients, families, and the health team, participate in governance, and uphold ANA standards while providing compassionate, evidence-based care in alignment with NM policies.