Pulmonary Care Nurse - Physician Group

Northwestern Medicine group; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide expert nursing care for acutely ill patients within the Physician Group. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions while coordinating with the health care team to ensure safe, effective care.

The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and participation in quality initiatives, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based practice in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license (state of employment)
• CPR–BLS required
• Experience in acute/clinical nursing setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects, ensuring six rights of medication safety.
• Perform patient assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families; communicate care plans and discharge instructions.
• Coordinate with health care team to optimize patient safety and outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department projects.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR – Basic Life Support

Phone triage & patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide expert nursing care for acutely ill patients within the Physician Group. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions while coordinating with the health care team to ensure safe, effective care.

The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and participation in quality initiatives, with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based practice in a fast-paced clinical environment.