NICU RN: Elevate Neonatal Care & Family Support

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Downers Grove seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will apply the nursing process across the continuum of care, coordinate with the care team, and engage patients and families to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and adherence to ANA ethics. BSN preferred; active IL RN license and BLS are required. May require cross-unit floating and extensive EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Downers Grove seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will apply the nursing process across the continuum of care, coordinate with the care team, and engage patients and families to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and adherence to ANA ethics. BSN preferred; active IL RN license and BLS are required. May require cross-unit floating and extensive EHR documentation.