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ED Registered Nurse-Delnor Emergency Department Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Medicine · Geneva, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you recognized a patient was deteriorating before it was obvious to others.

What they are checking: Whether they trust their assessment and escalate early.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's plan. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they advocate for patients and use the chain of command respectfully.

The schedule is 3 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. with every third weekend. How do you take care of yourself on that schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain long evening shifts without burning out.

What would you do

A patient in the waiting room suddenly looks worse. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they reassess waiting patients and act fast when something changes.

A family member is yelling at the front desk because their loved one has been waiting for hours. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate while still protecting staff and other patients.

How do you care for a patient in a behavioral health crisis while they wait for placement?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the patient safe and treat them with dignity during long boarding times.

About the work

Walk me through how you triage several patients who arrive at the Delnor ED at the same time on a busy evening.

What they are checking: Whether they can quickly sort who is sickest using a structured approach like ESI.

How do you delegate tasks to ED techs and paramedics during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they direct assistive staff clearly and follow up, which the posting lists.

Walk me through your role during a code in the ED.

What they are checking: Whether they know their part in a resuscitation and can work smoothly with the team.

How do you document a fast-moving ED encounter so it is accurate and complete?

What they are checking: Whether they keep documentation up to date even when care moves quickly.

How do you make sure a patient understands their discharge instructions before leaving the ED?

What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back or similar methods so patients do not come right back.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The schedule for this position is three 12-hour shifts per week 3p - 3:30a with every third weekend (Friday and Saturdays) and rotating holidays throughout the year required. The Registered Nurse Inpatient 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 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 other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: • Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, 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. • Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. • Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. • Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. • Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Required : • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to collaborate with others • Strong analytic abilities Preferred: • Experience in ER nursing • Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room • Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) • Emergency Communications Registered Nurse • Certified Pediatric Nurse • Certified Emergency Nurse 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. Benefits 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. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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