Med-Surg RN: Patient-Centered Care & Discharge

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to join the 3 West unit, a 34‑bed general medical‑surgical unit providing comprehensive care for adults undergoing pre- and post-operative management. Nurses and nursing assistants work 12‑hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM to support team‑based patient care delivery.

The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, coordinating discharge planning, and maintaining clinical excellence with a focus on patient safety,

Qualifications

• RN must be licensed in Illinois and have successful nursing program completion.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using the nursing process and plan individualized care.
• Coordinate discharge planning using an interprofessional approach.
• Implement strategies to reduce patient risk and promote safety.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the health team.
• Demonstrate leadership by delegating tasks to unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to join the 3 West unit, a 34‑bed general medical‑surgical unit providing comprehensive care for adults undergoing pre- and post-operative management. Nurses and nursing assistants work 12‑hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM to support team‑based patient care delivery.

The role emphasizes applying the nursing process, coordinating discharge planning, and maintaining clinical excellence with a focus on patient safety,