Trauma/Surgical RN (4W) — Patient Care Leader

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an RN to join our clinical team in Oak Lawn, IL. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement through unit councils and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning patient care, monitoring conditions, and ensuring accurate EHR documentation. A valid RN license in Illinois and BLS certification are required, with BSN preferred and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with patients, families, and care teams.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives to improve care and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking an RN to join our clinical team in Oak Lawn, IL. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement through unit councils and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include assessing and planning patient care, monitoring conditions, and ensuring accurate EHR documentation. A valid RN license in Illinois and BLS certification are required, with BSN preferred and opportunities for professional development.