Surgical OR Nurse: Expert Patient Care & Collaboration

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide direct, age-appropriate patient care from admission to discharge. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient education, collaborating with families and the health care team.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and an Illinois RN license, with BLS certification and strong interpersonal skills to support an excellent standard of care.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Illinois RN license required.
• BLS required.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Analytical abilities emphasized.
• ADN accepted with commitment to pursue BSN within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient status and care needs at admission or point of care.
• Organize health data for accurate and accessible assessment.
• Identify problems needing immediate attention.
• Validate diagnoses with patient/family and health care team.
• Document diagnoses, care plans, and patient progress.
• Initiate discharge planning early and involve patient/family.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

Education

BSN

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse to provide direct, age-appropriate patient care from admission to discharge. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient education, collaborating with families and the health care team.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN and an Illinois RN license, with BLS certification and strong interpersonal skills to support an excellent standard of care.