Weekend RN: Lead Patient Care & Quality Outcomes

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Registered Nurse for weekend shifts to deliver patient-centered care under the Relationship Based Care model. The nurse will perform comprehensive assessments, adjust plans based on patient needs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure excellent discharge planning and education for patients and families.

LICENSING and education requirements include an Illinois RN license and a BSN, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State of Illinois RN license and a BSN.
• Active bedside nursing experience preferred for weekend shifts.
• Current BLS certification required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessments and documents findings.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly.
• Plans and implements care with measurable goals.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and care team for discharge planning.
• Educates patients and families using teach-back methodology.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (IL)

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Barcode medication administration

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Registered Nurse for weekend shifts to deliver patient-centered care under the Relationship Based Care model. The nurse will perform comprehensive assessments, adjust plans based on patient needs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure excellent discharge planning and education for patients and families.

LICENSING and education requirements include an Illinois RN license and a BSN, with BLS certification.