Registered Nurse; RN - Neuro Med

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Med

Overview

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Full time •
Benefits Eligible: Yes •
Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

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.
• Appropriate delegation 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, with age-specific assessments and care per department policies and procedures.

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:
  
  telehealth/telenursing requires licensure in the client location state(s).

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.
• 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).

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 a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with fine hand manipulation skills for 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 hazards, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment may be required.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected and is not a comprehensive listing of duties. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career development opportunities.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, experience, and training.
• Premium pay such as shift differentials, on-call, and more based on the role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Potential for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, parental leave)
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system serving millions of patients with a broad network of hospitals and care locations. It is nationally recognized for clinical innovation and care quality.

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