Med-Surg Nurse: Care Coordination & Discharge Excellence

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to service, growth, care and connection. In this role, you will deliver direct nursing care on a medical-surgical unit, executing physician orders and documenting patient status to ensure safe, effective care.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and drive comprehensive discharge planning from admission through transition, optimizing outcomes in a fast-paced Chicago setting.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• RN credential issued by Illinois Board of Nursing required.
• Diploma in nursing or equivalent licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a med-surg unit by executing physician orders, implementing evidence-based care plans, and monitoring/documenting acute changes in patient conditions.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, well-coordinated patient care.
• Coordinate discharge planning from admission to transition with case management and the healthcare team.

Skills

BLS Provider

Registered Nurse

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Illinois RN license

Job description

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to service, growth, care and connection. In this role, you will deliver direct nursing care on a medical-surgical unit, executing physician orders and documenting patient status to ensure safe, effective care.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and drive comprehensive discharge planning from admission through transition, optimizing outcomes in a fast-paced Chicago setting.