Patient Care Leader (RN) Ortho/Neuro

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is seeking a Patient Care Leader for the Ortho Neuro unit. This full-time night shift role provides operational and clinical leadership on the 24-bed unit, acting as a clinical resource and guiding nursing staff to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.

You will coordinate scheduling, ensure evidence-based practice, and support resources for the upcoming 24 hours. The role models professional nursing, drives performance improvement, and leads a diverse

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program with RN license.
• BSN required; 2+ years of nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and clinical leadership to the unit during assigned shift.
• Leads patient-centered, compassionate care delivery and outcomes.
• Supports performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Manages shift resources and timecard-schedule alignment.
• Performs RN duties and serves as a professional role model.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Decision making

Education

BSN Required

Job description

Where You Will Work

The 24-Bed Ortho Neuro Surgical Care Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care to our Ortho/ Neuro surgical patients. 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.

Patient Care Leader - Ortho Neuro

Sherman Hospital

Full Time Nights

Where You Will Work

The 24-Bed Ortho Neuro Surgical Care Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care to our Ortho/ Neuro surgical patients. 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 Required


• 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.