RN Clinical Lead - ICU

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced RN in Chicago to lead clinical and support staff, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care. You will coordinate resources, supervise daily operations, and participate in HR activities and program development to support department goals.

The role requires a BSN or progress toward it, strong clinical skills, and proficiency with EMR and hospital systems. On‑site work with a focus on safe patient care and staff mentoring.

Qualifications

• Holistic nursing practice aligned with patient and family needs.
• Clinical and technical nursing knowledge with evidence‑based care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coach and develop staff to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct the clinical and support staff to coordinate resources for procedures and patient flow.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic, and quality care through the nursing process.
• Promote communication among patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Provide training and day-to-day direction for staff; collaborate with unit leadership.
• Involve HR duties such as interviewing and staff concerns with leadership.
• Monitor staffing and adjust to maintain productivity and care standards.
• Ensure policy compliance and quality of care; assist with budget inputs.
• Develop programs, coordinate vendor support, and review equipment needs.
• Exhibit age‑appropriate care and adapt plans to patient growth and needs.

Skills

Holistic nursing

Clinical knowledge

Evidence-based care

Communication skills

Time management

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Related Field

BSN in progress within 5 years

Tools

EMR systems

Windows & email

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides work direction to the clinical and support staff with responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations and the smooth flow of patients through the department.
• Provides support for direct patient care by performing the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic, and quality care through assessment of patients, establishment and implementation of the nursing care plan, and evaluation of clinical outcomes when necessary. Promotes an environment conducive to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care, which may include performing patient rounding on a daily basis.
• Coordinates the needs of the patient care team by initiating service complaint follow-up when necessary and promoting communication among patients, families, hospital departments and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of team members.
• Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues in collaboration with the unit leadership.
• Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include: interviewing and selection of new employees, resolution of employee concerns, and employee moral or other duties as assigned in collaboration with unit leadership.
• Monitors employee assignments and works on assignments for the unit. Evaluates staffing levels and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain productivity level established for assigned area(s).
• Monitors the quality of care provided. Assists in ensuring policies and procedures are followed in compliance with the medical center, the Nursing department, and regulatory and peer review agencies.
• Provides input to budget and ensures adequate supplies and equipment and inventory are available for both the delivery of safe patient care and a safe work environment.
• Works with management in developing new and existing programs and services.
• Works with vendors for requested products and coordinates in-services for equipment. Participates in product trials, and submits recommendations to management in collaboration with the unit Educator or CNS.
• 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.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Related Field; or Associate Degree and enrolled in BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete BSN degree within 5 years Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing within an acute care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates a holistic approach to nursing practice committed to meeting the needs of the patient and family. Clinical and technical knowledge in area(s) of specialty. Ability to apply evidence‑based interventions and nursing skills/technology to correlate to the patient’s response to an individualized plan of care. Ability to recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions. Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems. Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians. Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions and the ability to think ahead, anticipate learning needs and take preventive actions. Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills. Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi‑task and prioritize with frequent interruptions. Skilled at coaching and developing employees to achieve the quality and service standards of the unit and medical center.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Certification Addendum:

• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)

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 up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. 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 have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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.

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.