Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics .9/nights

Jobfu; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Orthopedics in Oak Lawn, IL. The role involves delivering orthopedics-focused nursing care on nights, utilizing the nursing process, collaborating with the care team, and maintaining accuracy in EHR documentation.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with BLS, have at least 1 year in clinical nursing, and may possess a BSN. You will contribute to safety, professional development, and evidence-based practice in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Certification / Registration / License: Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) served; BLS.
• Note: Telehealth/telenursing licensing requirements may apply per state.
• Experience: Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and transfer patients and handle equipment as described.

Responsibilities

• Engages in governance and quality initiatives to improve care processes.
• Applies nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care with families.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, and coordinates with the care team.
• Upholds a culture of safety and ensures accurate documentation in EHR.
• May administer medications and therapies per protocols; maintain age-appropriate care.
• Communicate effectively and delegate appropriately; pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Patient care

Collaboration

Safety culture

Electronic Health Records

Documentation

Conflict resolution

Nursing knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

RN Licensure

Job description

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Advocate Aurora Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics .9/nights

Oak Lawn, IL, US

USD 38–57

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)OrthopedicsGovernanceNursingNursing ProcessNursing CareConflict ResolutionCollaborationRegistrationLife SupportTelehealthClinical NursingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementManagementPrioritizationAviationCommunicationsMedical Equipment

About The Role

• Major 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.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age‑specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
• Minimum Job Requirements
  • Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
  • Certification / Registration / License
    • Basic Life Support (BLS).
    • Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
    • Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi‑state compact and/or single‑state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
  • Note
    • Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.
    • Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.
  • Experience: Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
  • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
    • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
    • Time management, prioritization and problem‑solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
    • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E‑mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.
  • Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
    • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
    • Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
    • Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
    • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
    • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
    • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation, if needed.
    • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
    • Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
    • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
    • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
  • Preferred Job Requirements
    • Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).