Executive Nurse Leader, ED & ICU Operations

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks an experienced executive to organize, plan and direct clinical and administrative operations within defined accountability areas, aligning with the organization’s vision and accreditation standards. Your role focuses on safety, quality, and service performance, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, staffing, capacity, and governance.

You will mentor leaders, promote evidence‑based practice, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while driving

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Strong leadership and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct clinical operations across accountable areas.
• Promote patient safety and a culture of quality.
• Develop budgets, staffing plans and capacity management.
• Oversee performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor leaders and promote shared governance.
• Foster evidence-based practice and nursing research initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Quality improvement

Clinical ops

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN license

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks an experienced executive to organize, plan and direct clinical and administrative operations within defined accountability areas, aligning with the organization’s vision and accreditation standards. Your role focuses on safety, quality, and service performance, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, staffing, capacity, and governance.

You will mentor leaders, promote evidence‑based practice, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while driving