Registered Nurse - OR - Multiple Locations

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 103,154,688 - 159,889,766; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Career growth

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness plan

HSA options

Retirement match

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Illinois is hiring registered nurses across multiple locations, with shifts including day and evening, full-time and travel needs. You will assess patients, develop and revise plans of care, and coordinate with the care team to meet outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, HIPAA compliance, and participation in performance improvement, wound/ostomy/skin care, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support quality care delivery across our hospitals.

Qualifications

• Education: ASN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Certification: Illinois RN license active; BLS through AHA.
• Experience: OR experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care and updates it as outcomes evolve.
• Performs patient assessments and health data collection.
• Communicates care plan to patient, family and care team; documents data.
• Provides patient teaching tailored to learning needs and cultural background.
• Collaborates with peers and supports staff in patient care.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and participates in improvement activities.
• Assists with transporting acutely ill patients as needed.

Skills

RN licensure (IL)

BLS certification

OR experience

Patient assessment

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $36.00 – $55.80 (determined by expertise and years of experience)

This application is an evergreen opportunity, which means by applying once, you'll be considered for current and future RN openings across our system.

Locations available may include:

• Edward Hospital
• Elmhurst Hospital
• Evanston Hospital
• Glenbrook Hospital
• Highland Park Hospital
• Northwest Community Hospital
• Skokie Hospital
• Swedish Hospital

Shifts available:

• Full-Time
• Hours: Varies by location (day shift & evening shift); weekends and call as needed
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• Required Travel: Varies

What you will do:

• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Evaluates patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
• Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
• Communicates plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient's wishes through acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Communicates patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve patient care needs. Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
• Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs. Assesses patient's cultural background, learning style, learning barriers, and modifies teaching plan accordingly. Provides teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate. Identifies community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
• Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers as colleagues. Shares knowledge, provides feedback and contributes to an environment supportive of clinical education. Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
• Provide assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, O₂ therapy, and IV management.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and nursing research. Keeps abreast of research and practice trends in wound/ostomy/skin care through participation in professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning activities. Supports staff in using research and providing evidence-based care
• If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients. Monitors effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin care
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.

What you will need:

• Education: Successful completion of an associate's degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing
• Certification: Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Active Illinois State Nursing License Required and Basic Life Support (BLS) - through AHA
• Experience: Previous OR experience strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.