Registered Nurse - Per Diem Level I - Intermediate Care Unit - Nights

About the Role Registered Nurse - Per Diem Level I in the Intermediate Care Unit (Nights) provides patient assessment, care coordination, and education at Northwest Community Hospital. This per diem role requires scheduling flexibility (minimum 48 hours every 6 weeks, including 24 weekend hours) with orientation in the first two weeks. What You'll Do

• Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
• Coordinates patient plan of care to assure interventions are safe, timely and appropriate.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team in person, by phone and in writing.
• Individualizes patient and family teaching based on thorough assessment to meet learning needs.
• Participates in evaluating quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains professional knowledge in current nursing practice standards, laws and regulations.
• Attends nursing orientation during the first two weeks of employment (orientation schedule: first week Mon-Thu 8:00am-4:30pm; second week Tue 8:00am-4:30pm). What We're Looking For
• Successful completion of an Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to work at least 48 hours every 6 weeks (including 24 weekend hours).
• Per Diem Level I status and willingness to work nights. Compensation & Benefits
• Hourly pay range: $36.00 - $55.80.
• Eligibility for Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) for eligible positions.
• Premium pay for shift, on call, holidays and more; incentive pay for select positions; potential for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways for growth, various medical/dental/vision/pet options, tuition reimbursement, free parking, wellness programs, HSA options, retirement plan with company match, PTO/holiday pay, and community involvement opportunities.