Nevada System of Higher Education·Naperville, Illinois
The Staff Nurse is responsible for delivering safe and compassionate nursing care by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians and the clinical team. Key duties include developing and revising care plans, performing patient assessments, communicating data to the team, and providing individualized patient and family teaching.
$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Evaluates patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
Communicates plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient’s wishes through acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
Communicates patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve patient care needs.
Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs. Assesses patient’s cultural background, learning style, learning barriers, and modifies teaching plan accordingly. Provides teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate. Identifies community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers as colleagues. Shares knowledge, provides feedback and contributes to an environment supportive of clinical education. Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
Complies with HIPAA regulations.
Education: Associate's in Nursing, required. Bachelor's in Nursing, preferred.
Licensure: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure, required.
Certification: Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association, required.
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Candidates must possess an Associate's in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred) and hold a current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure. A current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association is also required for this position.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.