Registered Nurse; RN Neurosurgery Outpatient

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Neurosurgery Outpatient

Registered Nurse (RN) Neurosurgery Outpatient

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our Neurosurgery Outpatient unit. This role requires a dedicated and culturally sensitive healthcare professional who will provide patient‑centered care, clinical excellence, and leadership within the inter‑professional team.

Base Pay Range

$32.45/hr - $48.70/hr.

This position includes a $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus, payable ½ after 90 days of hire and the remainder ½ after 1 year of employment (internals not included).

Major Responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive, patient‑centered care and build lifelong relationships with patients and families.
• Apply evidence‑based practice and clinical decision making to achieve the safest patient environment and best experience.
• Participate in leading healthcare transformation and nursing profession advancement through vision, accountability, shared governance, and inter‑professional coordination.
• Demonstrate presence with patients and families, practice empathy, respect dignity, and support spiritual needs.
• Contribute to future delivery of care via inquiry, adaptability, change, continual development, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Commit to lifelong learning and maintain full scope of nursing practice.

Licensure

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Education / Experience Required

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• See Education and Experience Addendum for site‑specific requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good communication and computer skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with patient care equipment.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Specialty certifications as required (see Certification Addendum).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work weekends, holidays, different shifts; occasional on‑call.
• Transport patients, objects, and equipment; respond quickly to patient needs.
• Exposure to adverse or hazardous conditions while caring for the sick.
• Assist in evacuation of patients in case of fire or disaster.
• Work with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Lift objects up to 35 lb without assistance; use patient handling equipment for heavier lifts.

Education Addendum (ALL SITES)

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred; certification in nursing specialties as listed.
• CPR‑Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS and/or PALS requirements per site.
• Other specialty certifications and experience per site.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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