Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Life at Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Minimum Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What You’ll Make an Impact In

Deliver exceptional, patient-centered care for a diverse Medical-Surgical population using evidence-based practice, strong clinical judgment, and autonomy to assess, manage, and respond to complex and changing patient conditions. Synthesize clinical data to develop, implement, and evaluate personalized plans of care while executing physician and nursing orders with a focus on safety, quality, and optimal outcomes. Functions as the central point of coordination for patient care, partnering with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to communicate clinical updates, coordinate orders and consults, and ensure safe, seamless care throughout the patient stay. Initiate discharge planning at admission in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, coordinating transitions of care and providing patient and family education to ensure and timely transition to the next level of care.