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Registered Nurse Surgical Care Center Part time Days

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

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 25, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Over half the nurses here hold a specialty certification. Where are you with yours?

What they are checking: The posting states it and it sets an expectation.

Part time days, seven to half past seven, with rotating weekends at Winfield. How does that fit your life?

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

What would you do

How do you decide a patient needs a higher level of care?

What they are checking: The judgment a surgical nurse makes when the surgical team is not on the floor.

How do you manage a full assignment on a 49-bed unit when one patient takes most of your attention?

What they are checking: The posting states the unit size and the other patients still have needs.

The unit is in the top decile for patient satisfaction. What do you think actually produces that?

What they are checking: The posting makes the claim and the answer shows what they think good care is.

About the work

Tell me about nursing on a post-surgical unit.

What they are checking: The posting is a 49-bed unit for post-surgical acute care patients.

What complications would you watch for after orthopedic surgery?

What they are checking: The posting names orthopedic and general surgery recovery as the population.

How do you manage post-operative pain well without overshooting?

What they are checking: The daily clinical judgment on a surgical unit and both errors cause harm.

How do you get a patient moving for the first time after an operation?

What they are checking: Early mobility is how surgical patients avoid the worst complications.

How do you prepare a patient and family for discharge home?

What they are checking: The posting names creating a documented plan focused on outcomes.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

. Part-time Days 7am-7:30pm with rotating weekends CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C) • 49 bed unit caring for post-surgical, acute care patients recovering from a variety of orthopedic and general surgeries • We are proud to be in the country’s top decile of patient satisfaction! In addition, over 50% of our nurses have a professional nurse certification. 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. Qualifications Required: - BSN - LIC RN, CERT BLS Desired: - One year's experience in pertinent clinical specialty. Watch this video for more information Be Part of Better: What It’s Like to Work at Northwestern Medicine - YouTube : https://youtu.be/TqEULZ0fc9o #LI-RS1 #NMBetter 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 Medial/Surgical • 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.