Nursing at Northwestern Memorial
We are a family of great people dedicated to the art and science of nursing. This is a place where patients come first, and they find the very best nurses who blend research, knowledge and technology with individualized, compassionate care. Learn how you can make a difference working at Northwestern Memorial Hospital - search our job listings.
Read about our Our Commitment to Nursing Care (pdf) and learn about our high standards in caring for the needs of our patients.
Commitment to Excellence in Nursing Practice
Through our commitment to excellence, we strive to create and maintain an environment that encourages respect for patients and their family members, staff on the nursing team and physicians, which reinforces teamwork and collaboration between nursing disciplines.
Magnet Designation
The nurses at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are among the best in the nation. Our Magnet designation certifies our commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
Flexible Work Options
We recognize the importance of job satisfaction, so we offer a variety of flexible work options to fit your priorities and lifestyle.
Professional & Career Development
We value our nursing staff and are committed to investing in the professional development of their future. Our efforts help to distinguish our nurses as leaders in their profession. Learn more about our Student Nurse Externship program.
Shared Leadership
Hospital-wide, shared leadership is depicted by departmental and unit-based committees that facilitate horizontal and vertical communication and collaboration across the Division of nursing.
Nursing Annual Report
In our Nursing Annual Report 2010 (pdf) read about our accomplishments and the work being done to bring innovation to patient care, lead process improvements to ensure the Best Patient Experience, provide a dynamic learning environment for nursing students and institute evidence-based practices to advance nursing excellence.
Nursing Specialties
As one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, we offer our nurses a wide selection of exciting career opportunities in our many nursing specialties.
Contact
For information about becoming a nurse at Northwestern Memorial, please call 312-926-2043.