Weekend Registered Nurse — Lead Patient Care
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for weekend shifts to provide high-quality nursing care within the framework of Relationship Based Care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, document outcomes, and coordinate with the care team to support patients and families throughout hospitalization.
The role emphasizes patient education, ethical practice, and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities for professional development
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Responsibilities
- Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients with complete documentation.
- Communicates changes in patient’s condition promptly to the care team.
- Uses nursing diagnoses to set realistic outcomes and updates the plan of care accordingly.
- Identifies and prioritizes patient needs and documents nursing diagnoses.
- Collaborates with patient, family and health-care team for discharge planning and referrals.
- Assesses discharge needs and provides comprehensive discharge instructions and medication reconciliation.
Education
Job description
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for weekend shifts to provide high-quality nursing care within the framework of Relationship Based Care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, document outcomes, and coordinate with the care team to support patients and families throughout hospitalization.
The role emphasizes patient education, ethical practice, and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities for professional development
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