Orthopedic Nurse - Patient-Focused Care & Growth

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse for Orthopedics on a full-time days shift. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients within the orthopedic unit, collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires an Illinois RN license or eligibility, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and BLS CPR certification; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois or eligible.
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Certification of BLS CPR.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a shift; identifies changes in patient condition.
• Communicates patient status to multidisciplinary team members.
• Discusses nursing care with patient and family.
• Provides clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
• Documents the nursing process and patient progress.
• Performs ongoing assessment and contributes to care plan in coordination with care team.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Nursing degree from accredited school

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse for Orthopedics on a full-time days shift. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients within the orthopedic unit, collaborating with the care team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires an Illinois RN license or eligibility, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and BLS CPR certification; one year of experience is preferred.