Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Rehab

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

Job summary

Advocate Health Care's Park Ridge location is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adults with diverse diagnoses, with a focus on safe, effective recovery.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care to help patients prepare for discharge. Requirements include completion of a nursing program, an Illinois RN license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience using evidence-based practice and effective communication.

Skills

Nursing program completion

RN license (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

Parkridge, IL, United States

• 6 Nights

Where You Will Work

Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation / Department Expectations

Adults Wide range of diagnoses, stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, neurological conditions. Teamwork, high emphasis on patients being ready to go home. Communication, hard-working, multi-tasking, engagement. Collaboration

We’re Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center

Ready To Take The Next Step

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.