Registered Nurse- PACU Part-time Evenings

Salary range: $34.50–$55.20 per hour. Placement depends on experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreements for union positions.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Staff Nurse position is a part‑time, 24‑hour per week role (11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.), with rotating on‑call requirements during weekdays and weekends. The role reflects NM’s mission, adheres to the Code of Ethics, and complies with all relevant policies and regulations.

• Assess and record patient status, identify 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 to facilitate determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiate problem list at admission and update as needed; incorporate principles of age‑specific care.
• Document that the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with and agreed upon by the patient/family.
• Begin discharge plans at admission; consult with patient/family and health care team regarding discharge plan.
• Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout hospital stay.
• Arrange conferences with patient/family and other members of the health team when indicated.
• Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence‑based and reflective of established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable patient and family education 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, ongoing, and 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.
• Collaborate with patient/family and health care team members regarding progress/plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings for feedback from peers.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and analytic skills.
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN within three years of first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.
• Additional requirements depending on department: ACLS, PALS/ENPC & TNCC within one year for Emergency Room;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support and TNCC within one year for Pediatric Emergency Room; ACLS (preferred) for Non‑Invasive Cardiology. Preferred:
  Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS);
  Emergency Communications;
  Registered Nurse Certified;
  Pediatric Nurse Certified;
  Emergency Nurse Certified.

• Experience in specific clinical area.

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.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check including criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, following all applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.