RN: Elevate Patient Care, Safety & Collaboration

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across units. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with the care team, and ensure safety and quality through evidence-based practice.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. You will document in the EHR and participate in professional development and compliance with ANA ethics.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and active RN license in Illinois.
• BSN preferred for advanced roles.
• Current BLS certification.
• Eligibility for RN multi-state license or state license where practicing.
• Experience in clinical nursing.

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 to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of age-specific needs and provide appropriate care as per department policies.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment and critical

Time management, prioritization and

Excellent communication and

Ability to work in a fast-paced,

Proficiency in operating computer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Board of Nursing approved nursing education program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across units. You will apply the nursing process, coordinate with the care team, and ensure safety and quality through evidence-based practice.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. You will document in the EHR and participate in professional development and compliance with ANA ethics.