Registered Nurse; RN Endoscopy​/GI Lab

Job Overview

Department: 36802 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Gastrointestinal Services
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule:

On call shifts every 4th weekend and rotating call shifts during the week
Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 (Elgin, IL)

• 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.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision‑making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriately delegates to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, interpreting patient data relative to life‑span needs as outlined in department policies and procedures.

• Education
  :
  Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Certification / Registration / License
  :
  Basic Life Support (BLS). Active registered nurse (RN) multi‑state compact and/or single‑state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where RN is providing client nursing services.
• Experience
  :
  Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  :
  Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking, time management, prioritization, problem‑solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast‑paced dynamic environment, proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E‑mail, electronic records, digital platforms).
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  :
  Able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, twist, lift 35 pounds, push/pull with 30 pounds of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person, use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures, maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines, perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation, worn protective clothing if exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition reimbursement from day 1.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs.
• Paid time off programs and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.

Advocate Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.