Registered Nurse-Rapid Response Team Part Time Night Shift

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Palos Heights is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their Rapid Response Team on a part-time night shift. This role plays a vital part in patient care during urgent situations, with requirements including a BSN and a valid RN license in Illinois. Candidates with critical care experience are preferred. The provider offers competitive benefits and an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license is mandatory.
• Experience in rapid response teams or critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient status upon admission.
• Organize and validate health data for accuracy.
• Communicate patient care needs with families and healthcare teams.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Exceptional escalation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Registered Nurse – Rapid Response Team (Part‑time Night Shift)

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our new Rapid Response Team at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital! As an RN in this department, you will play a crucial role in providing critical care in urgent and high‑stress situations, ensuring the health and safety of patients in a variety of emergency scenarios. This position will support and respond to codes throughout the hospital.

We are currently seeking candidates with past rapid response team or critical care experience.

Schedule is based on 12‑hour shifts with every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays required. Part‑time night shifts are available.

Responsibilities

• Assess and records patient status and identifies patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry.
• Organizes the assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible.
• Identifies problems that need immediate attention.
• Validates diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.
• Documents diagnoses in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiates Problem List at the time of admission and updates as needed. Incorporates principles of age‑specific care into the patient’s plan of care.
• Documents that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.
• Begins plans for discharge at time of admission; consults with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan.
• Identifies patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.
• Arranges conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritizes and organizes nursing interventions that are evidence based and reflective of established standards of care.
• Provides individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence‑based practice and research guidelines.
• Documents all assessments, interventions and patient responses.
• Reviews consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.
• Assures that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals.
• Documents the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes.
• Identifies unmet outcomes and provides direction for continuity of care.
• Reassesses nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicates with patient/family and health care team members re: patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.
• Collaborates with patient/family and healthcare team members re: the patient’s progress/plan of care.
• Presents relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers.
• Makes 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
• 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
• 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

Qualifications – Preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Past rapid response team or critical care experience.
• Exceptional escalation skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Additional Information

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.

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

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.