Registered Nurse Med Surg

Ascension; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to service, growth, care and connection. In this role, you will deliver direct nursing care on a medical-surgical unit, executing physician orders and documenting patient status to ensure safe, effective care.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and drive comprehensive discharge planning from admission through transition, optimizing outcomes in a fast-paced Chicago setting.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• RN credential issued by Illinois Board of Nursing required.
• Diploma in nursing or equivalent licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a med-surg unit by executing physician orders, implementing evidence-based care plans, and monitoring/documenting acute changes in patient conditions.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, well-coordinated patient care.
• Coordinate discharge planning from admission to transition with case management and the healthcare team.

Skills

BLS Provider

Registered Nurse

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Illinois RN license

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Deliver comprehensive direct nursing care on a medical-surgical unit by executing physician orders, implementing evidence-based care plans, and precisely monitoring and documenting acute changes in patient conditions.
• Serve as the primary clinical coordinator across multidisciplinary healthcare teams to streamline communication, manage complex treatment plans, and ensure well-coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Proactively assess, manage, and coordinate comprehensive patient discharge planning needs from admission to transition, collaborating closely with case management and the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver comprehensive direct nursing care on a medical-surgical unit by executing physician orders, implementing evidence-based care plans, and precisely monitoring and documenting acute changes in patient conditions.
• Serve as the primary clinical coordinator across multidisciplinary healthcare teams to streamline communication, manage complex treatment plans, and ensure well-coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Proactively assess, manage, and coordinate comprehensive patient discharge planning needs from admission to transition, collaborating closely with case management and the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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