Registered Nurse - Dynamic, Patient-Centered Care

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across shifts, applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families in the continuum of care.

The role requires monitoring patient conditions, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation within a culture of safety. Strong communication and delegation skills, plus ongoing professional development, are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice.
• BLS certification required; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• 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.
• Adheres 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.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and assess data reflecting patient status to meet age-specific needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

RN license (multi-state compact)

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care across shifts, applying the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while engaging patients and families in the continuum of care.

The role requires monitoring patient conditions, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation within a culture of safety. Strong communication and delegation skills, plus ongoing professional development, are essential.