Ortho OR Lead RN - Mon-Fri, No Call

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 98,856,576 - 158,170,521; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Well‑Being Fund

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Palos Heights, IL, is seeking a Lead RN in Orthopedics to oversee day‑to‑day clinical operations, develop preference cards, and provide direct patient care as needed.

The role requires a BSN, current Illinois licensure, and strong computer skills, with opportunities for MSN progression. Work hours are 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., five 8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Competent in basic nursing and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Makes room assignments appropriate to the skill level of the specialty service team.
• Manages, plans, and monitors specialty day‑to‑day clinical operations.
• Develops and maintains preference cards.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Monitors room turnover.
• Collaborates with specialty service team members to ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available for cases.
• Identifies and coordinates the needs of specialty service physicians through scheduled meetings.
• Supports staff and surgeon during schedule changes within the service line.
• Supports efforts to control costs through conservation of supplies and care of equipment.
• Documents assessments, interventions and patient responses.

Skills

CPR Certification

Nursing skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Palos Heights, IL, is seeking a Lead RN in Orthopedics to oversee day‑to‑day clinical operations, develop preference cards, and provide direct patient care as needed.

The role requires a BSN, current Illinois licensure, and strong computer skills, with opportunities for MSN progression. Work hours are 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., five 8‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday with no weekends or holidays.