RN: Care Quality & Collaboration Leader

Advocate Health Care

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 100,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL, seeks an experienced registered nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across units. You will apply the nursing process, engage families, monitor conditions, and adjust plans within a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes safety culture, continuous improvement, and adherence to ethical standards. Requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience and an Illinois RN license (BSN preferred). May involve float to support patient needs.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
BLS certification is preferred or required based on specialty.

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.