RN Clinical Lead: Patient Care & Team Leader

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Hazel Crest, IL seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee nursing operations, coordinate clinical and support staff, and ensure smooth patient flow and safety. You will lead staffing decisions, mentor teams, and collaborate with physicians and departments to uphold high-quality care.

The role requires a BSN or ADN with BSN progression, RN license in Illinois, and 3+ years of acute care nursing with leadership experience. Strong EMR skills and BLS are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health-related field, or ADN with BSN enrollment within 2 years and BSN within 5 years.
• Typically 3 years of acute care nursing experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate clinical and support staff to ensure efficient procedures and patient flow.
• Provide direct patient care with a focus on safe, high-quality nursing practice.
• Collaborate with departments and physicians to optimize care and communication.
• Lead staffing decisions, performance coaching, and training for unit staff.
• Assist with budget development and inventory to support safe care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Nursing process

Communication

Budgeting & resource management

Mentoring & training

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Related Field

BSN enrollment within 2 years if ADN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Hazel Crest, IL seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee nursing operations, coordinate clinical and support staff, and ensure smooth patient flow and safety. You will lead staffing decisions, mentor teams, and collaborate with physicians and departments to uphold high-quality care.

The role requires a BSN or ADN with BSN progression, RN license in Illinois, and 3+ years of acute care nursing with leadership experience. Strong EMR skills and BLS are expected.