Registered Nurse; RN- West Med​/Surg

Registered Nurse (RN)- 2 West Med/Surg 0.6 7p

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$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr

This range is provided by Advocate Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• 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.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including understanding the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and assessing data reflective of patient status to identify each patient’s age‑specific needs, in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures.

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus.

Education:

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License:
Basic Life Support (BLS) and an active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license (multi‑state compact or single‑state) with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.

Note:

Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities must be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located and be accountable for complying with state laws and regulations.

Experience:

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• 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., email, electronic records, digital platforms).

• 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 a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to 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, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical abilities testing may be required.
• Additional department‑specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

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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