Registered Nurse — Elevate Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our team in Illinois. The role emphasizes adherence to ethical standards, evidence-based practice, and collaborative patient-centered care across the admission-to-discharge continuum.

Requirements include a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS certification. Additional certifications and area-specific preferences may apply per department and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status upon admission or entry.
• Organize health data for accurate, accessible records.
• Identify problems requiring immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with patient, family and care team.
• Document diagnoses to support outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiate discharge planning and coordinate with patient/family and team.
• Provide education based on evidence-based practice.
• Document all assessments, interventions and patient responses.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings for care planning.

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse to join our team in Illinois. The role emphasizes adherence to ethical standards, evidence-based practice, and collaborative patient-centered care across the admission-to-discharge continuum.

Requirements include a BSN, Illinois RN license, and BLS certification. Additional certifications and area-specific preferences may apply per department and patient needs.