Staff Nurse-Endoscopy Casual Days

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in McHenry, Illinois is looking for a Staff Nurse Inpatient. The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a current Registered Nurse license in Illinois. Staff will collect patient data, create care plans, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and BLS certification. This role involves two 8-hour shifts a week with on-call duties. Attractive benefits include tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license must be held.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• Experience in an Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze patient data and develop care plans.
• Provide direct care and manage assistants involved in patient care.
• Collaborate with patients and healthcare teams to document care plans.
• Evaluate patients’ responses to interventions and adjust care plans.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Strong analytic abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. Our patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you will 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: tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits, all aimed at taking care of our employees.

Job Title: Staff Nurse Inpatient

Schedule: Two 8‑hour shifts per week, start times vary between 6 am and 8 am. The position includes an on‑call requirement of 1–2 days every two weeks and a weekend rotation approximately every six weeks. Special days off cannot be guaranteed due to unpredictable procedure schedules.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze patient data, identify expected outcomes, and develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Direct care and determine the appropriate use of assistants involved in direct patient care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff to create and document a plan focused on outcomes and related communications.
• Participate in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluate and document patients’ responses to nursing interventions in the health record, individualizing the plan of care based on findings.
• Utilize the best available evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Strong analytic abilities
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with a commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of the first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.

Preferred:

• Experience in a specific clinical area, particularly Emergency Room or Pediatric Emergency Room settings
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) credential
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse credential
• Certified Pediatric Nurse credential
• Certified Emergency Nurse credential

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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 one 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 on the job family.