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Registered Nurse Surgical Care Center Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Winfield, IL, United States


Registered Nurse Surgical Care Center Full Time Nights

Full-time

Salary Range Minimum: $34.50

Salary Range Maximum: $55.20

Compensation: USD 34.5 - USD 55.2 - hourly

Full Time Nights, 7pm-7am with rotating weekends.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C)

Unit caring for post‑surgical, acute care patients recovering from a variety of orthopedic and general surgeries

We are proud to be in the country’s top decile of patient satisfaction! In addition, over 50% of our nurses have a professional nurse certification

The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.

Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others.

Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.

Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.

Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions.

Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate with others

Strong analytic abilities

*Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.

Preferred

Experience in specific clinical area

Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room

Emergency Communications Registered Nurse

Certified Pediatric Nurse

Certified Emergency Nurse

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

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