Patient Care Leader (RN) Clinical Decision Unit

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital’s Clinical Decision Unit seeks a Patient Care Leader to provide operational and clinical leadership during day shifts. The role requires an accredited nursing program completion, an active RN license, and BLS certification.

A BSN is preferred, with 2+ years of nursing leadership experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to lead in a dynamic environment. The position emphasizes teamwork, compassionate, patient-centered care, and adherence to evidence-based

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• BSN degree.
• 2+ years nursing experience, with leadership exposure preferred.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Critical thinking and timely decision making.
• Ability to assess skills of others.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and clinical leadership to the unit during assigned shift, serving as a clinical resource.
• Leads the provision and coordination of patient-centered, compassionate care.
• Promotes accountability for evidence-based practice and outcomes improvement.
• Anticipates and secures resources needed for the shift and next 24 hours.
• Supports creation and oversight of department schedule and reflects changes on schedule and timecards.
• Performs RN duties and serves as a role model for professional practice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

BSN

RN license

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Department: 35900 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Med Surg: Clinical Decision Unit

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7a - 7:30p

Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65

Patient Care Leader –Clinical Decision Unit

Sherman Hospital

Full Time Days

Where You Will Work

The Clinical Decision Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care to our patient requiring short term monitoring, testing and treatment while clinicians determine whether they need hospital admission or can be safely discharged.

Here, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional care. Our nursing team spans from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals with decades of practice—alongside dedicated nursing assistants who bring diverse skills and perspectives.

What you will do

• Providesoperationalandclinicalleadershiptotheunitduringassignedshift includingservingasaclinicalresource.
• Leads the provision and coordination of patient-centered, compassionate and wholistic care
• Promotes accountability for evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making and improvement of outcomes through enculturation of performance improvement activities.
• Anticipates and secures appropriate resources needed for own shift and next 24 hours.
• Supports creation/oversight of department schedule. Ensures modifications are accurately reflected on schedule and timecard.
• Performs the principal duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse and serves as a role model for professional practice.

What we are looking for

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BSN
• 2+ years nursing experience (preferably including charge nurse or other nursing unit leadership capacity).
• Strong clinical skills
• Ability to lead in a dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group.
• Utilize critical thinking and timely decision making.
• Ability to assess skills and abilities of other

About This Location

Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin has been a trusted source of care for the community for more than 135 years. As an acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, we serve more than 60,000 patients each year with expertise and compassion.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.