Psychiatric RN: Direct Patient Care & Impact

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development funds

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Annual raise and incentive bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse at Palos Heights to deliver patient care in a setting that emphasizes evidence-based practice and teamwork. The role involves coordinating care from admission through discharge with a focus on safety and patient education.

The position requires a BSN, active Illinois RN license, BLS, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. Internal career growth and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or equivalent.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to collaborate with others and strong interpersonal skills.
• ADN may be acceptable if committed to obtaining BSN within three years.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status at admission or point of care.
• Organize health data for accessibility and accuracy.
• Identify problems needing immediate attention and escalate as needed.
• Document diagnoses and plan of care to guide outcomes.
• Develop and update plans of care with patient and family involvement.
• Provide patient teaching grounded in evidence-based practice.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Education

BSN

Illinois RN license

AHA BLS certification

ADN acceptable with BSN in 3 years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse at Palos Heights to deliver patient care in a setting that emphasizes evidence-based practice and teamwork. The role involves coordinating care from admission through discharge with a focus on safety and patient education.

The position requires a BSN, active Illinois RN license, BLS, and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. Internal career growth and comprehensive benefits are available.