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Registered Nurse Inpatient-Delnor Ortho/Oncology unit Part Time Days

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

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Two twelve-hour days a week, every third weekend and rotating holidays at Delnor. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the pattern, the weekends, the holidays and the site.

What would you do

How do you manage an assignment that mixes surgical and oncology patients?

What they are checking: The two populations need different kinds of attention on the same shift.

How do you support a patient whose cancer treatment is not working?

What they are checking: The posting names collaborating with patient and family on the plan of care.

About the work

Tell me about your orthopedic or oncology nursing experience.

What they are checking: The posting is a combined ortho and oncology unit at Delnor.

How do you care for a patient after a joint replacement?

What they are checking: Joint replacement is the volume work on an orthopedic floor.

What would make you worry about a limb after an orthopedic injury or surgery?

What they are checking: Compartment syndrome and neurovascular compromise are the ortho emergencies.

What do you watch for in a patient who is neutropenic?

What they are checking: The oncology half of the unit brings this risk.

How do you handle cytotoxic precautions for yourself and the team?

What they are checking: Handling precautions protect staff as well as patients.

How do you manage pain without oversedating someone?

What they are checking: Postoperative pain control on a mixed floor is a balancing act.

How do you delegate to the assistants working with you?

What they are checking: The posting names determining the appropriate utilization of any assistant in direct care.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The schedule for this position is two 12-hour shifts per week 7a - 7:30p with every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday) 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 acute care inpatient nursing 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. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): 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 at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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