NICU RN: Expert Care, Collaborative Team (Part-Time)

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,674,000 - 98,512,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time RN to join the NICU team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. The role involves using the nursing process to assess and plan patient care, monitor conditions, and collaborate with the care team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, documentation in the EHR, participation in quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

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.
• Continually 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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Fast-paced environment

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time RN to join the NICU team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. The role involves using the nursing process to assess and plan patient care, monitor conditions, and collaborate with the care team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration, documentation in the EHR, participation in quality initiatives, and ongoing professional development.