Registered Nurse: Leading Patient Care & Safety

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. You will engage in the full nursing process, collaborate with care teams, and apply evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

The role requires an RN with a board-approved nursing education program, BLS certification, and a minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience. Telehealth considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where care is provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Telehealth/tele nursing may require licensing in client location.
• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Teamwork in fast-paced env

Computer skills

Education

Board-approved nursing education program

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. You will engage in the full nursing process, collaborate with care teams, and apply evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

The role requires an RN with a board-approved nursing education program, BLS certification, and a minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience. Telehealth considerations may apply.