Night Shift PICU RN - 0.9 FTE, Patient-Centered Care

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an experienced PICU nurse for a full-time 0.9FTE night shift in Illinois. The role focuses on patient- and family-centered care, rapid response to clinical changes, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure, BLS, and at least 1 year of pediatric critical care experience, with strong communication and leadership skills. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan individualized care with family involvement.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition; adjust plan accordingly.
• Promote patient safety and reduce risk through evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate discharge planning using interdisciplinary approach.
• Lead care team and delegate tasks to unlicensed staff.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards and competencies.
• Participate in quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional development and complete required competencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Decision making

Time management

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor/AS in Nursing (RN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking an experienced PICU nurse for a full-time 0.9FTE night shift in Illinois. The role focuses on patient- and family-centered care, rapid response to clinical changes, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure, BLS, and at least 1 year of pediatric critical care experience, with strong communication and leadership skills. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development.