Nurse: Elevate Evidence‑Based Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to participate in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives that improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.

The role utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families across the continuum of care. It requires strong communication, collaboration, and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a board-approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the applicable state(s).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Telehealth licensing/privileges may be required based on service delivery.

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 (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• 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; age-specific considerations are addressed in departmental standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Prioritization

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing education program

BSN degree

Tools

EHR systems

Digital platforms

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to participate in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives that improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.

The role utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families across the continuum of care. It requires strong communication, collaboration, and a commitment to patient safety.