Med/Surg Intermediate Nurse — High-Acuity, Day Shift

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient for the CDH Med/Surg Intermediate (3C) unit. A fast-paced 26-bed area with strong shared governance and bedside rounds, offering a patient-first culture and competitive benefits.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning care, coordinating with physicians and the health team, and documenting outcomes while adhering to ANA standards. You will work with an engaged team to deliver evidence-based nursing.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Illinois RN license
• BLS required
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Strong analytic abilities
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.
• Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient for the CDH Med/Surg Intermediate (3C) unit. A fast-paced 26-bed area with strong shared governance and bedside rounds, offering a patient-first culture and competitive benefits.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning care, coordinating with physicians and the health team, and documenting outcomes while adhering to ANA standards. You will work with an engaged team to deliver evidence-based nursing.