Registered Nurse-Emergency Room Full Time Nights

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Full Time Nights Full-time Salary Range Minimum: $34.50 Salary Range Maximum: $55.20 Compensation: USD 34.5 - USD 55.2 - hourly 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? At this time, Palos Hospital is not considering external ADN candidates for our RN openings. We appreciate your interest in Northwestern Medicine and encourage you to apply to other opportunities at Internal ADN candidates are still encouraged to apply. Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses with prior experience in the ER, critical care, or stepdown for a full-time night shift opportunity in the Emergency Room. Working in our ER offers the excitement of a fast‑paced environment, the opportunity to make an immediate impact on patient care, and the chance to care for a wide variety of patients and conditions. Nurses in this role will collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team while being supported by a model of shared governance that promotes professional voice, accountability, and collaboration in decision‑making. We are also committed to supporting ongoing professional development through access to continuing education, skill advancement opportunities, and pathways for career growth within the organization. We invite you to apply and look forward to sharing more about this role with you! The Staff Nurse 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. Responsibilities Assess and record patient status and identify patient care needs upon admission/point of care entry. Organize assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete and accessible. Identify problems that need immediate attention. Validate diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members. Document diagnoses in a manner that facilitates determination of expected outcomes and plan of care. Initiate Problem List at the time of admission and update as needed. Incorporate principles of age‑specific care into the patient’s plan of care. Document that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family. Begin plans for discharge at time of admission; consult with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan. Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay. Arrange conferences with patient and/or family and other members of health team when indicated to plan care. Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence‑based and reflective of established standards of care. Provide individualized, mutually agreeable, patient and family education that is founded on evidence‑based practice and research guidelines. Document all assessments, interventions and patient responses. Review consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated. Ensure that revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals. Document the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes. Identify unmet outcomes and provide direction for continuity of care. Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes. Communicate with patient/family and health care team members regarding patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care. Collaborate with patient/family and healthcare team members regarding the patient’s progress/plan of care. Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers. Make appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care. Required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 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 a clinical nurse role. Additional Requirements for the Emergency Room: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year of hire. Additional Requirements for the Pediatric Emergency Room: Pediatric Advanced Life Support and TNCC within one year of hire. Additional Requirements for Non‑Invasive Cardiology: ACLS. Preferred: Experience in specific clinical area, Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications Registered Nurse, Certified Pediatric Nurse, Certified Emergency Nurse. Preferred Experience in specific clinical area. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position. However, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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. Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position) Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. 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