Night RN - IMCU/Ortho-Neuro | Sign-On Eligible

Northwestern Medicine

Lake Forest (IL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 76,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Sign-on bonus eligible

Tuition reimbursement

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the IMCU Ortho/Neuro unit in Lake Forest. This full-time night-shift role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a flexible path to advance within a patient-first culture.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote superior patient outcomes. The position requires a BSN, IL RN license, BLS, and strong interpersonal and analytic skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities.
Strong analytic abilities.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years.

Responsibilities

Care coordination and comprehensive patient assessment with documentation.
Communicate changes in patient status promptly to the care team.
Derive measurable outcomes from nursing diagnoses and adjust care plans accordingly.
Identify patient needs and refer to appropriate services including discharge planning.
Ensure medication reconciliation, patient education, and portal resources are provided.
Participate in unit/organization quality initiatives and safety practices.