Northwestern Medicine
Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse - Feinberg PACU, Full-time, Evenings
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse - Feinberg PACU, Full-time, Evenings
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is an academic medical center in the heart of downtown Chicago with physicians, surgeons and caregivers representing nearly every medical specialty. Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best,” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 14 straight years, by U.S. News & World Report, 2025‑2026. Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is nationally ranked in 11 clinical specialties, we’re leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital enjoys a teaching and service partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, an integration that provides patients access to leading‑edge clinical trials and fosters an environment of world‑class patient care. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has also received Magnet® recognition*, the gold‑standard for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits.
Job Description Candidates must have at least two years of ICU, PACU, or ER nursing work experience to be considered for this position.
Schedule This is a 0.9 FTE position, three 12‑hour shifts per week, 11:00 am‑11:30 pm; weekend, holiday, and on‑call requirements.
Unit Overview The Feinberg Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a multifaceted, high‑acuity PACU that works in conjunction with the main Feinberg Operating Room (OR) and off‑site interventional areas, focusing on caring for patients recovering from anesthesia. Our nurses provide care to some of the most complex surgical patients in Illinois. The PACU is designated for patients who require close monitoring after complex surgical interventions and to administer pre‑operative care from the inpatient areas. This unit allows nurses to advance their skillset by combining cutting‑edge technology and critical‑care thinking to provide evidence‑based comprehensive nursing care to our highly complex patient population.
Specialty care and devices include:
Shock‑Cardiogenic, Distributive, Hypovolemic, Obstructive
Pre‑operative care to CABG, transplants, valve surgeries, general surgery, trauma
Urology
Interventional Radiology cases
Post‑ablations
Organ transplants/donors
Abdominal Surgeries
Gastric Bypass
Neurosurgical procedures
Spinal procedures
ENT
Plastics
Skin grafting procedures
Lobectomy
Wedge resections
Bronchoscopy
Vascular procedures
Orthopedic procedures
EVD
Shunts
BiPap
Ventilators
LVAD
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
In addition, the PACU offers an environment that supports unique professional development opportunities for learning and advancement. Nurses have the opportunity to become departmental quality coaches and contribute to advancements in our evidence‑based nursing care by participating in our LEAD (Lead, Excel, and Develop) program.
Responsibilities Advocate
Practice in accordance with the patient‑centered care model.
Develop an individualized, age‑specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on the nursing process.
Incorporate the role of patient advocate into the plan of care.
Use a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient‑centered individualized care goals.
Acknowledge and value the contributions of the patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care.
Identify potential conflict situations and facilitate resolution using established communication channels.
Promote and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
Protect patients by maintaining a safe environment.
Participate in research‑related activities which include evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Practice safe surgery‑specific post‑operative care to include assessment, potential complications and discharge teaching.
Identify potential pre‑anesthetic surgical risk factors.
Clinical Expert
Advance clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal and formal continuing education opportunities and obtaining specialty certification when eligible.
Continuously enhance skills and abilities to ensure the highest quality patient care.
Share knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients and students.
Demonstrate critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ.
Identify priorities, set realistic and measurable goals, prescribe and implement nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner.
Develop and implement individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods.
Evaluate and document the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualize the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.
Identify situations that require further intervention and escalates appropriately; consult appropriate experts and resources when needed.
Participate in the formation, implementation and evaluation of team goals.
Appropriately delegate and supervise interventions to implement the plan of care.
Convey complete, timely and accurate information at hand‑off at the bedside or any hand‑off.
Adhere to ethical standards of practice.
Possess the knowledge to intervene in the event of a complication or undesired outcome.
Community Volunteer
Participate in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on his/her own.
Compassionate
Consistently demonstrate interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge.
Proactively respond to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care.
Treat patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
Facilitate recovery and, where appropriate, help ensure a peaceful death for patients.
Professionally Engaged
Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or task force at the hospital‑wide, departmental, or unit level.
Demonstrate accountability and collaborative practice with co‑workers, other disciplines, and departments.
Assume responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice.
Serve as a community mentor for team members.
Serve as a preceptor for new team members.
Participate in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance.
Work collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.
Participate in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process.
Assume personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Identify opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participate in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit‑based quality committees.
Demonstrate accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals.
Exemplify a professional image in appearance and communications.
Maintain and advance the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources: Professional Organizations, literature, electronic resources, etc.
Qualifications Required
Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license.
Current Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) through the American Heart Association.
Current ACLS recognition through the American Heart Association.
Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
Oral, listening and written communication skills.
Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
An essential function of this job is the ability to lift/carry weight of up to 35 pounds.
An essential function of this job is the ability to push/pull with 50 pounds of force.
Preferred
Experience in specific clinical area.
Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.
AA/EOE 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.
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 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 on the job family.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital enjoys a teaching and service partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, an integration that provides patients access to leading‑edge clinical trials and fosters an environment of world‑class patient care. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has also received Magnet® recognition*, the gold‑standard for nursing excellence, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits.
Job Description Candidates must have at least two years of ICU, PACU, or ER nursing work experience to be considered for this position.
Schedule This is a 0.9 FTE position, three 12‑hour shifts per week, 11:00 am‑11:30 pm; weekend, holiday, and on‑call requirements.
Unit Overview The Feinberg Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a multifaceted, high‑acuity PACU that works in conjunction with the main Feinberg Operating Room (OR) and off‑site interventional areas, focusing on caring for patients recovering from anesthesia. Our nurses provide care to some of the most complex surgical patients in Illinois. The PACU is designated for patients who require close monitoring after complex surgical interventions and to administer pre‑operative care from the inpatient areas. This unit allows nurses to advance their skillset by combining cutting‑edge technology and critical‑care thinking to provide evidence‑based comprehensive nursing care to our highly complex patient population.
Specialty care and devices include:
Shock‑Cardiogenic, Distributive, Hypovolemic, Obstructive
Pre‑operative care to CABG, transplants, valve surgeries, general surgery, trauma
Urology
Interventional Radiology cases
Post‑ablations
Organ transplants/donors
Abdominal Surgeries
Gastric Bypass
Neurosurgical procedures
Spinal procedures
ENT
Plastics
Skin grafting procedures
Lobectomy
Wedge resections
Bronchoscopy
Vascular procedures
Orthopedic procedures
EVD
Shunts
BiPap
Ventilators
LVAD
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
In addition, the PACU offers an environment that supports unique professional development opportunities for learning and advancement. Nurses have the opportunity to become departmental quality coaches and contribute to advancements in our evidence‑based nursing care by participating in our LEAD (Lead, Excel, and Develop) program.
Responsibilities Advocate
Practice in accordance with the patient‑centered care model.
Develop an individualized, age‑specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on the nursing process.
Incorporate the role of patient advocate into the plan of care.
Use a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient‑centered individualized care goals.
Acknowledge and value the contributions of the patient’s significant others as an integral part of the plan of care.
Identify potential conflict situations and facilitate resolution using established communication channels.
Promote and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
Protect patients by maintaining a safe environment.
Participate in research‑related activities which include evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Practice safe surgery‑specific post‑operative care to include assessment, potential complications and discharge teaching.
Identify potential pre‑anesthetic surgical risk factors.
Clinical Expert
Advance clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal and formal continuing education opportunities and obtaining specialty certification when eligible.
Continuously enhance skills and abilities to ensure the highest quality patient care.
Share knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients and students.
Demonstrate critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ.
Identify priorities, set realistic and measurable goals, prescribe and implement nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner.
Develop and implement individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods.
Evaluate and document the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualize the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings.
Identify situations that require further intervention and escalates appropriately; consult appropriate experts and resources when needed.
Participate in the formation, implementation and evaluation of team goals.
Appropriately delegate and supervise interventions to implement the plan of care.
Convey complete, timely and accurate information at hand‑off at the bedside or any hand‑off.
Adhere to ethical standards of practice.
Possess the knowledge to intervene in the event of a complication or undesired outcome.
Community Volunteer
Participate in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on his/her own.
Compassionate
Consistently demonstrate interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge.
Proactively respond to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible/expected delays in plan of care.
Treat patients, families, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
Facilitate recovery and, where appropriate, help ensure a peaceful death for patients.
Professionally Engaged
Is a member of a professional organization or participates on an Northwestern Memorial committee or task force at the hospital‑wide, departmental, or unit level.
Demonstrate accountability and collaborative practice with co‑workers, other disciplines, and departments.
Assume responsibility for continued professional growth and education reflecting knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice.
Serve as a community mentor for team members.
Serve as a preceptor for new team members.
Participate in the peer feedback process by conducting a constructive assessment and evaluation of peer performance.
Work collaboratively with all hospital services to accomplish daily work and maintain an environment of excellence.
Participate in the development of policies, procedures and systems to support safe and effective care and advance nursing practice at NMH through the Shared Leadership Process.
Assume personal responsibility for meeting internal (i.e. Best People profile, ELMs, CPR, and health requirements) and external regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Identify opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participate in innovation projects and the quality improvement process, including unit‑based quality committees.
Demonstrate accountability to Northwestern Memorial strategic, operational and fiscal goals.
Exemplify a professional image in appearance and communications.
Maintain and advance the professional image of nursing and the practice of professional nursing through an ongoing analysis of resources: Professional Organizations, literature, electronic resources, etc.
Qualifications Required
Graduate of an NLN accredited school/college of nursing.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or higher.
Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license.
Current Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) through the American Heart Association.
Current ACLS recognition through the American Heart Association.
Analytic ability (conceptual and quantitative).
Oral, listening and written communication skills.
Strong human relation skills to interact effectively and collaborate with others in difficult situations.
An essential function of this job is the ability to lift/carry weight of up to 35 pounds.
An essential function of this job is the ability to push/pull with 50 pounds of force.
Preferred
Experience in specific clinical area.
Nursing specialty certification, if eligible.
AA/EOE 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.
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 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 on the job family.
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