Registered Nurse Emergency Department Full Time Evenings Sign on Bonus Eligible

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Huntley, IL

3d • $35 - $55

About The Position

The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This clinically competent registered professional nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care for acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice.

This is a full-time evening position in the Emergency Department, scheduled for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available to experienced ED RNs with at least one year of experience, subject to the stated eligibility conditions. Compensation is $34.50–$55.20 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is acceptable with a commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of the first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong analytic abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the specific clinical area.
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) credential.
• Emergency Communications Registered Nurse credential.
• Certified Pediatric Nurse credential.
• Certified Emergency Nurse credential.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze patient data, identify expected outcomes, develop and implement individualized plans, coordinate care delivery, and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
• Direct care and determine the appropriate utilization of assistants involved in direct patient care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff; create a documented, outcome-focused plan that records communications and care-delivery decisions.
• Participate in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions in the health record, and individualize the plan of care based on evaluation findings.
• Use the best available evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced ED RNs with at least one year of experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time