Vascular Access Nurse – PICC/Ports

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Excellent medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Staff Nurse in Illinois. The role requires direct patient care from admission to discharge, with emphasis on documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the care team.

Competence with PICC lines, ports and IV skills is strongly preferred. A BSN is required, with IL RN licensure and BLS certification. There is a focus on equity, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BSN required for consideration.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• ADN may be acceptable if commitment to obtain BSN within three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge.
• Assess patient status and identify care needs on admission.
• Document plans of care, interventions, and patient responses.
• Educate patient and family using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with the health care team and participate in care conferences.

Skills

PICC lines

Ports

IV skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Illinois RN license (State of Illinois)

ADN acceptable with plan to obtain BSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Staff Nurse in Illinois. The role requires direct patient care from admission to discharge, with emphasis on documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the care team.

Competence with PICC lines, ports and IV skills is strongly preferred. A BSN is required, with IL RN licensure and BLS certification. There is a focus on equity, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.