Job Summary
The Staff Nurse is responsible for coordinating and providing nursing care to patients facing acute illnesses. This role involves thorough assessment, strategic planning, and effective intervention, while actively collaborating with the healthcare team and the families of patients to secure favorable health outcomes and uphold professional nursing standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients.
- Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Implement nursing interventions in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Engage with patients’ families to ensure understanding and support.
- Maintain adherence to professional nursing standards and practices.
Qualifications
- Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), with a commitment to achieve a BSN within three years.
- A valid Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license is mandatory.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
