RN Clinical Lead: Evidence‑Based Care & Patient Safety

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process across the continuum. You will engage patients and families, monitor conditions, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to professional standards, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Illinois seeks a registered nurse to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process across the continuum. You will engage patients and families, monitor conditions, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to professional standards, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and certification maintenance.