RN - Patient Care & Discharge Planning (BSN)

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's Palos Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide direct patient care and coordinate plan of care across admission to discharge. Internal ADN candidates are encouraged; external ADN candidates are not considered at this time.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with the care team, and maintaining high ethical and regulatory standards in a busy inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Illinois RN license required
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within three years of employment

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient status on admission and during care
• Document care plans and outcomes
• Collaborate with health care team to coordinate care
• Provide patient and family education based on evidence-based practice
• Ensure plan of care is updated and communicated at handoffs
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness and adjust as needed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical ability

Education

BSN

ADN acceptable with commitment to BSN within 3 years

Illinois RN license

Job description

Northwestern Medicine's Palos Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide direct patient care and coordinate plan of care across admission to discharge. Internal ADN candidates are encouraged; external ADN candidates are not considered at this time.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, collaboration with the care team, and maintaining high ethical and regulatory standards in a busy inpatient setting.