Pediatric RN | PICU Float: Dynamic, Impactful Care

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our clinical team in Oak Lawn, IL. The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across the continuum, engage patients and families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, EHR proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing must be licensed in the client location(s).

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.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units to meet patient care needs.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and provide age-appropriate care as described in department standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Fast-paced environment

EHR proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

RN program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our clinical team in Oak Lawn, IL. The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care across the continuum, engage patients and families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, EHR proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.