Registered Nurse-ICU In House Registry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of employee benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility (varies by position)

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse Inpatient to provide high-quality nursing care in Lake Forest, Illinois. The ideal candidate will collaborate with patients and healthcare teams while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.

This role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a current Illinois Registered Nurse license, alongside strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Benefits include comprehensive wellness programs and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license required.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient data to create individualized care plans.
• Directs care and coordinates with assistants providing direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong analytic abilities

Ability to collaborate with others

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Description

The Staff Nurse Inpatient 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.

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.
• Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Strong analytic abilities
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of first day of employment.
• Additional Requirements for the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire
• Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support & TNCC within one year of hire
• Additional Requirements for Non-Invasive Cardiology: ACLS

Preferred

• Experience in specific clinical area
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
• Certified Pediatric Nurse
• Certified Emergency Nurse

Equal Opportunity

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.

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 (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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 upon the job family.