Weekend Registered Nurse - Patient Care Leader

Northwestern Medicine

Lake Forest (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for weekend coverage to support care coordination across units. The RN will assess patients, document findings, and communicate changes in condition promptly, while collaborating with the care team to plan and discharge care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. The successful candidate will hold an Illinois RN license, a BSN, and BLS certification, with a commitment to ethical practice and professional

Qualifications

Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois.
Bachelor of Science Nursing.
BLS through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation.
Communicates changes in patient’s condition promptly.
Collaborates with patient, family, and other members of the health care team when planning patient care and documents accordingly.
Assesses patients with regard to discharge planning and makes the appropriate referrals as necessary.
Evaluates and documents the patient response to nursing interventions and alters the plan of care as necessary.
Assures a completed discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and provide information to patient/family regarding the use of the patient portal and other pertinent resources.