Registered Nurse: Evidence‑Based Care & Safety Advocate

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care, applying evidence-based practices and participating in unit governance and quality initiatives.

The role requires nursing process utilization, safety culture, and effective collaboration with care teams. RF&A and knowledge of age-specific care are essential, with ongoing professional development and certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Active RN license with privileges to practice where the client is located.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care, applying evidence-based practices and participating in unit governance and quality initiatives.

The role requires nursing process utilization, safety culture, and effective collaboration with care teams. RF&A and knowledge of age-specific care are essential, with ongoing professional development and certification maintenance.