Clinical Nurse

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7pm-7am

Pay Range:

$60.00 - $60.00

Major 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, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families from admission to post-discharge.
• 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.
• Administers 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.
• Delegates appropriately to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse assistants, and other unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, understanding growth and development principles and assessing data reflective of the patient's status.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.

Note: Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) are located. Nurses are responsible for understanding and practicing in compliance with the laws and standards of the state(s) where the clients are located.

Education Required:

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Experience

Required:

• No formal RN experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Time management, prioritization, and 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:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with assistance.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with ability to perform fine hand manipulations.
• May be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases, requiring protective clothing and equipment.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and unit conditions.

Preferred

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

This job description provides a general overview and may require other related duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, retirement plans, career development programs, and more, to support your well-being and professional growth.

About Advocate Health:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the U.S., serving nearly 6 million patients, with a focus on clinical innovation, health outcomes, and equity in care. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, it employs 155,000 teammates across numerous hospitals and care locations, committed to community benefits and research.