Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Resource Unit

Advocate Aurora Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Clinical Resource Unit (CRU). This full-time daytime role supports multiple inpatient units and ensures safe, high-quality patient care while coordinating nursing actions and leveraging evidence-based practice.

The CRU team emphasizes flexibility and collaboration across shifts to meet fluctuating patient needs and acuity, contributing to optimal outcomes and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited nursing program; BSN strongly preferred.
• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Previous CNA or RN experience preferred.

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 the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) –Clinical Resource Unit

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Full Time Days

Where You Will Work:

Join the Clinical Resource Unit (CRU) at Magnet designated Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. The CRU is a highly adaptable team of registered nurses and support staff who provide care across multiple inpatient units to meet fluctuating patient volumes and acuity. These clinicians are part of a versatile, skilled workforce that plays a pivotal role in supporting hospital operations and delivering safe, effective care in a high-acuity, ever-changing clinical environment.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing, BSN strongly preferred
• 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
• Previous CNA or RN experience preferred.

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 Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington combines advanced medical technology with comprehensive health care services for Illinois’ Northwest suburbs. Our hospital is recognized nationally for clinical innovation, exceptional health outcomes and outstanding patient experience.

You’ll also find a dedicated integrative medicine center; a Cancer Prevention Program aimed at early detection and a SmartFarm that grows produce to combat food insecurity. Together, these services reflect our commitment to delivering a holistic approach to health and wellness.