Weekend RN Leader: Elevate Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse Weekend to provide compassionate, evidence‑based patient care under the Relationship Based Care model. You will work under department leadership, upholding the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Ethics, and Corporate Compliance while delivering comprehensive assessments and timely care coordination.

In this role you will perform thorough patient education, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with the health care team to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support certification (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments with complete documentation.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly.
• Assesses discharge planning needs and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Delivers patient education and ensures documentation supports care planning.
• Ensures safe medication administration and adherence to protocols.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Illinois RN License

Tools

EMR/Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse Weekend to provide compassionate, evidence‑based patient care under the Relationship Based Care model. You will work under department leadership, upholding the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Ethics, and Corporate Compliance while delivering comprehensive assessments and timely care coordination.

In this role you will perform thorough patient education, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with the health care team to