Surgical Stepdown RN – Days, 26-Bed Unit

Northwestern Medicine group; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a clinically competent Registered Nurse for a 26-bed inpatient unit. The role involves direct patient care for adult medical, surgical, and cardiac patients, with specialized complex surgeries and high-acuity cases.

The RN will coordinate care, prescribe and delegate tasks, and collaborate with the health team to ensure quality outcomes. The position requires a BSN (or ADN with a commitment to obtain BSN within three years), current IL RN license, and BLS.

Qualifications

• BSN required or ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within three years
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Strong analytic abilities are valued

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies outcomes, and develops individualized care plans.
• Directs care and utilizes appropriate assistants for direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and staff; documents plan and communications.
• Participates in shared governance, committees and unit projects.
• Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions and updates care plans.
• Uses evidence to guide practice decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

BSN

ADN acceptable

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a clinically competent Registered Nurse for a 26-bed inpatient unit. The role involves direct patient care for adult medical, surgical, and cardiac patients, with specialized complex surgeries and high-acuity cases.

The RN will coordinate care, prescribe and delegate tasks, and collaborate with the health team to ensure quality outcomes. The position requires a BSN (or ADN with a commitment to obtain BSN within three years), current IL RN license, and BLS.