Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Sandwich, Illinois
The Registered Nurse will coordinate and provide nursing care to patients through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, and intervention. They are responsible for pain management, patient education, and effective communication within the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Company Description 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?
Registered Nurse-Pain Clinic The Staff Nurse Outpatient Kish 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 Registered Nurse is 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 health team members, while maintaining standards of professional nursing. As a professional nurse utilizes critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and interpersonal relationship building skills and strives to improve team effectiveness, system processes and patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Nursing process--Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, 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. Involves patient/family to participate in their care, including teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning. Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors incorporating the National Patient Safety Goals. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding methods to manage pain. Demonstrates effective hand-offs to the next healthcare provider. Assumes required on call assignments.
REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires after 01/01/2011 Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois One year of experience in similar role CPR – Basic Life Support CPR – Pediatric Advanced Life Support CPR – Advanced Cardiac Life Support PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support This is not required in Cost Center 9824 VW Prep & Recovery This is not required in Cost Center 9157 - KH Pre Anesth Testing ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support This is not required in Cost Center 9157 - KH Pre Anesth Testing This is not required in Cost Center 9884 - VW OPIC PREFERRED: Three years of experience in a similar role
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. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 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.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $34.50
Maximum: $55.20 Compensation: USD 34.5 - USD 55.2 - hourly
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a valid Illinois Registered Nurse license. At least one year of experience in a similar role and current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.
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.
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