Emergency Department Nurse: Fast-Paced, Impactful Care

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our inpatient team. You will apply the nursing process, lead care planning, document in the EHR, and collaborate with medical staff to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires safety awareness, clinical judgment, and ability to float as needed. BSN preferred, active RN license, BLS, and at least one year of bedside nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensure (active in applicable state)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• BSN preferred for this role
• Experience in inpatient/acute care settings is desirable

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, and collaborates with the care team.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies per protocols.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units as needed to meet patient care needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Time management

Fast-paced environment

EHR proficiency

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join our inpatient team. You will apply the nursing process, lead care planning, document in the EHR, and collaborate with medical staff to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires safety awareness, clinical judgment, and ability to float as needed. BSN preferred, active RN license, BLS, and at least one year of bedside nursing experience.