Registered Nurse-ICU Part Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse in Palos Heights, Illinois, to engage in patient assessment and care. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a valid Illinois RN license. The role involves documenting patient care activities, collaborating with the healthcare team, and following care plans to enhance patient outcomes. The position offers competitive salary ranging from $34.50 to $55.20 per hour along with a substantial benefits package including tuition reimbursement and professional development funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Strong interpersonal and analytic skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status upon admission.
• Document patient care practices and outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytic abilities

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

The salary range for this position is $34.50 - $55.20 (Hourly Rate).

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Please visit our benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

At this time, Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for our RN openings. We appreciate your interest in Northwestern Medicine and encourage you to apply to other opportunities at jobs.nm.org. Internal ADN candidates are still encouraged to apply.

The Staff 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status and identify patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.
• Organize the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Identify problems that need immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.
• Document diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiate Problem List at the time of admission, update as needed, and incorporate principles of age‑specific care into the patient’s plan of care.
• Document that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.
• Begin plans for discharge at time of admission; consult with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan.
• Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.
• Arrange conferences with patient and/or family and other members of the health team when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence‑based and reflective of established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable patient and family education that is founded on evidence‑based practice and research guidelines.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Review consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.
• Ensure that revisions to the plan of care are systematic, ongoing, and driven by measurable realistic goals.
• Document the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes.
• Identify unmet outcomes and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with patient/family and health care team members regarding patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.
• Collaborate with patient/family and healthcare team members regarding the patient’s progress/plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

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 from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.
• 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 and TNCC within one year of hire
• Additional requirements for Non‑Invasive Cardiology: ACLS
• Preferred: Experience in a specific clinical area
• Additional preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications, Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, Certified Emergency Nurse

Preferred

• Experience in a specific clinical area.

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.

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.

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 upon the job family.