Surgical RN - Team-Based Post-Op & Discharge Care

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks a registered nurse for a 12-hour shift unit in Oak Lawn, IL. The role focuses on pre- and post-operative care, family involvement, and holistic patient management on a 34-bed surgical unit.

The position requires a nursing degree, RN licensure, and BLS certification. Candidates should have strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills to support high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license and BLS certification.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan individualized nursing interventions.
• Coordinate discharge planning using interdisciplinary approach.
• Promote patient safety and quality of care with evidence-based practice.
• Lead care team, delegate tasks, and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Nursing

BLS

EMR

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks a registered nurse for a 12-hour shift unit in Oak Lawn, IL. The role focuses on pre- and post-operative care, family involvement, and holistic patient management on a 34-bed surgical unit.

The position requires a nursing degree, RN licensure, and BLS certification. Candidates should have strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills to support high-quality patient outcomes.