Patient Care Leader (RN) Clinical Decision Unit

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL is seeking a Patient Care Leader for the Clinical Decision Unit to provide operational and clinical leadership during night shifts. You will guide patient-centered care, ensure evidence-based practice, and manage resources and schedules while role-modeling professional nursing practice.

The role requires a BSN, RN license, BLS certification, and at least 2 years of nursing experience with leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• BSN degree.
• 2+ years of nursing experience, preferably including charge nurse or leadership roles.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork across diverse groups.
• Proficient in critical thinking and timely decision making.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and clinical leadership to the unit during assigned shift including serving as a clinical resource.
• Leads the provision and coordination of patient-centered, compassionate and wholistic care.
• Promotes accountability for evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making; improves outcomes.
• Anticipates and secures resources for the current shift and next 24 hours.
• Supports creation/oversight of department schedule; updates schedule and timecard as needed.
• Performs the principal duties of the Registered Nurse and serves as a role model for professional practice.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing expertise

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Patient Care Leader –Clinical Decision Unit

Sherman Hospital

Full Time Nights

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

• Provides operational and clinical leadership to the unit during assigned shift including serving as a clinical resource.
• 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.