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Registered Nurse Pediatrics Part-time Nights

Northwestern Medicine · Winfield, 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

Seven at night to seven with an every third weekend rotation. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours and the rotation precisely.

What would you do

How do you care for a frightened child who will not cooperate?

What they are checking: The daily practical work of pediatric nursing.

How do you work with a parent who is exhausted and frightened?

What they are checking: The posting names collaborating with family, and in pediatrics the family is in the room all night.

What is thinner overnight on a pediatric unit, and how do you work around it?

What they are checking: The posting is nights, when specialist pediatric support is off site.

How do you explain something to a child at their level?

What they are checking: Preparing a child for a procedure is a skill and it decides how they cope.

About the work

Tell me about your pediatric nursing experience.

What they are checking: The posting is a pediatric inpatient unit at Central DuPage.

How does your assessment change for a child compared with an adult?

What they are checking: Children compensate and then crash, which is the central fact of pediatric nursing.

What early signs would tell you a child is deteriorating?

What they are checking: The judgment that matters most on a pediatric floor overnight.

How do you calculate and check a weight-based medication dose?

What they are checking: Pediatric dosing errors are the most common serious medication harm in children.

How do you decide what an assistant can safely do?

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

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Hours: 7p - 7a with an every third weekend rotation The Staff 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 *Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role. Preferred: • Experience in specific clinical area • 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. 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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