Neonatal Special Care Nurse - Inpatient RN

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient-Kishwaukee to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care using the nursing process and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, patient education, discharge planning, and adherence to standards of care. Eligible candidates hold a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS; ADN graduates may convert to BSN within three years.

Qualifications

• BSN required for the role.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for age-specific needs and plan care accordingly.
• Coordinate with physicians and team to implement care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Educate patients and families and prepare for discharge.
• Document care and communicate changes to the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to BSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient-Kishwaukee to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care using the nursing process and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes safety, patient education, discharge planning, and adherence to standards of care. Eligible candidates hold a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS; ADN graduates may convert to BSN within three years.