Oncology Med-Surg Registered Nurse - Care Excellence

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

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse to engage in patient care across units, following the nursing process, and collaborating with the care team to achieve quality outcomes. You will document accurately and maintain EHR records while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role requires active RN licensure and BLS; BSN is preferred. You may be required to float to other units to meet patient needs, with a focus on safety, ethics, and professional

Qualifications

• RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the client nursing services are provided.
• BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required based on specialty.
• Telehealth/telenursing practice may require licensure in the client location(s).
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

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.

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR proficiency

Communication

Critical thinking

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse to engage in patient care across units, following the nursing process, and collaborating with the care team to achieve quality outcomes. You will document accurately and maintain EHR records while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role requires active RN licensure and BLS; BSN is preferred. You may be required to float to other units to meet patient needs, with a focus on safety, ethics, and professional