Registered Nurse: Care Coordination & Evidence‑Based Practice

Advocate Health Care; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care, assess and plan nursing activities, and collaborate with the care team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development. Requires BSN preferred with RN licensure and BLS certification; implies potential support for cross-unit coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved nursing education program.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Active RN license with multi-state compact or state privileges.
• BLS certification; additional certifications may be required by specialty.

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 (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tech-savvy

Education

RN licensure (state/NLC)

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care, assess and plan nursing activities, and collaborate with the care team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development. Requires BSN preferred with RN licensure and BLS certification; implies potential support for cross-unit coverage.