Labor & Delivery RN: Lead Patient-Centered Care

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a registered nurse to provide patient‑centered care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and evidence-based practice across the healthcare continuum.

You will coordinate discharge planning, contribute to quality initiatives, and mentor colleagues, maintaining annual competencies and professional development within a dynamic care team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.
• Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions with timely response.
• Proficient in electronic medical records systems.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Anticipates changes in patient condition and adapts the plan of care accordingly.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and promote safety.
• Coordinates discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains documentation and quality/process improvements.
• Demonstrates effective communication and leadership within the care team.
• Promotes safety culture and reports safety events as needed.
• Engages in professional development and continuous learning.

Skills

Holistic patient care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Decision making

Time management

Leadership

Patient safety

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Email/communication systems

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a registered nurse to provide patient‑centered care using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and evidence-based practice across the healthcare continuum.

You will coordinate discharge planning, contribute to quality initiatives, and mentor colleagues, maintaining annual competencies and professional development within a dynamic care team.