Patient Care Leader (RN) Oncology

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sherman Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Leader for the Oncology Unit to guide nursing operations during the night shift. You will act as a clinical resource, coordinate staffing, and promote evidence-based, compassionate care across the unit.

The role requires a nursing degree and active RN license, BSN, and at least 2 years of nursing leadership experience. Strong clinical skills and effective communication with a diverse team are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• RN license issued by the state where practicing
• BSN
• 2+ years nursing experience (preferably including charge nurse or leadership)
• Strong clinical skills
• Ability to lead in a dynamic environment
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams
• Utilize critical thinking and timely decision making
• Ability to assess skills and abilities of others

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Clinical leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Decision making

Formation

Accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license (state)

BSN

Description du poste

Patient Care Leader – Oncology

Sherman Hospital

Full Time Nights

Where You Will Work

Join the team on the Oncology Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital. 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.