Registered Nurse-Float Pool

Registered Nurse-Float Pool Full Time Days

Join the team at exposition Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital as a full‑time Registered Nurse in our Float Pool. You will provide flexible, high‑quality care across multiple units, supporting our mission of world‑class patient care.

The salary range for this position is $34.50 – $55.20 per hour. Placement within the range depends on experience, internal equity and collective‑bargaining agreement rules 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)
• Stu Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

As a Registered Nurse with a BSN, you embody the attributes of the Relationship‑Based Care model and perform PPM core functions. Under department leadership you reflect सुपर same vision and values of NM; you adhere to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and all applicable policies, guidelines and accreditation standards.

• Perform a comprehensive assessment awakening all assigned patients and document results.
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly.
• Utilize appropriate nursing diagnoses and assessment data to set realistic measurable goals on the plan of care; modify the plan when indicated.
• Identify and prioritize patient needs and nursing diagnoses.
• Collaborate with patient, family and health‑care team during care planning and discharge planning, and make appropriate referrals.
• Evaluate patient response to interventions and adjust the plan of care accordingly.
• Ensure discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and portal usage guidance are fully explained to patients/families.

• Support patient, family, and spiritual/cultural needs during assessment and teaching.
• Identify learning level and readiness; document educational record.
• Use teach‑back methodology for medication education.
• Deploy Krames for clinical condition education and apply culture vision resources.
• Treat patients, families and staff with respect and dignity.
• Recognize the contribution of significant others within the plan of care.
• Adhere to ethical practice standards.
• Request an ethics consult when appropriate.

• Implement evidence‑based interventions aligned with the established care plan.
• Maintain and advance professional nursing science using resources such as Ovid/Joanna Briggs, Up To Date , Culture Vision, and other reliable evidence sources.
• Participate actively in clinical LADDER projects or unit/organization process improvement.

• Demonstrate safe medication administration via bar‑coding.
• Promote patient safety and respect for patient rights.
• Provide timely, accurate information during bedside shift reports/hand‑off.
• Collaborate in hourly rounds with patient‑care technicians.
• Maintain a safe environment of excellence for patients.
• Innovate and contribute to meeting unit‑based and organizational quality metrics.
• Prevent pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central line infections as appropriate.
• Act as unit safety facilitator or designated quality initiative resource.
• Participate in unit huddles.

• Oversee and direct patient‑care or support technicians; maintain accountability for patient care.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in leading and directing others; address conflict appropriately.
• Assume charge‑nurse/preceptor duties when needed and coordinate patient care across the unit.
• Act as clinical lead when patient condition changes; consult primary care physician on treatment plan or transfer decisions. deciding
• Serve as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel.
• Assist with precepting, unit orientation, and mentoring.
• Provide peer evaluation feedback and participate in clinical case peer review.
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