Registered Nurse - Cardiology Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Winfield, Illinois, is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse for Cardiology. The candidate will manage patient care, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include documenting care and participating in quality improvement activities. Required qualifications include an Illinois RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing school. The organization offers competitive benefits to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license or eligibility.
• 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and manage support personnel.
• Communicate patient status effectively.
• Document nursing processes and patient responses.

Skills

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Clinical competence

Advocacy for patients

Collaborative practice

Education

Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing

Certification of BLS CPR

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiology Full-time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This role is a registered professional nurse who is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for the care of assigned patients. As a member of the clinical and work unit team, the Registered Nurse participates in decision making and quality improvement activities which improve patient care outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a specific shift. Identifies changes in patient’s physiological condition.
• Communicates patient status to multidisciplinary team members.
• Communicates directly with patient and family about nursing care.
• Provides clinical interventions to meet patient needs.
• Documents the nursing process.
• Assimilates information from multiple sources and implements appropriate action plan to provide safe, quality care.
• Assures safety and security of patients, significant others and staff.

Clinical

• Demonstrates clinical competence.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Directs patient care provided by support personnel for a special shift.
• Performs ongoing assessment of assigned patients and their significant others biopsychosocial and learning needs.
• Contributes to plan of care in coordination with patient care coordinator as appropriate.
• Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients and patients significant others.
• Monitors and documents the patient's response to therapeutic interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Demonstrates cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, supplies and all other resources.
• In all areas of practice follows established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Professional

• Demonstrates the following professional attributes:
  • Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
  • Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, co‑workers, the community and the nursing profession.
  • Consistently demonstrates accountability.
  • Champions collaborative practice with co‑workers and other disciplines and departments.
  • Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers.
  • Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums.
  • Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making.
  • Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education related to clinical specialty area.

Research

• Follows research protocols for assigned patients.

Qualifications

Required:

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

Preferred:

• One year of experience.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.