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Advocate Health Care

Registered Nurse (RN) - Immediate Care

Advocate Health Care, South Holland, Illinois, United States, 60473

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Immediate Care

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Advocate Health Care

Base Pay Range $32.45/hr - $48.70/hr

Sign-On Bonus $5,000.00 – paid 50% after 90 days of hire and the remaining 50% after 1 year of employment (internals not included).

Major Responsibilities

Patient-Centered Wholistic Care – Culturally sensitive care, engagement with inter-professional colleagues, building lifelong relationships with patients and families.

Clinical Excellence – Evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, creating a safe patient environment and best patient experience.

Leadership – Participation in healthcare transformation and nursing profession, guiding vision, accountability through shared governance, coordinating inter-professional care.

Compassion – Presence with patients and families, empathy, spiritual support, respect, dignity; partnership with communities to improve health outcomes.

Innovation – Contribution to future delivery of care, inquiry, adaptability, change, performance improvement, evidence-based practice, research initiatives.

Professional Growth – Lifelong learning, building knowledge and skills to keep pace with changing delivery models and healthcare environment.

Licensure

Registered Nurse (RN)

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 skills

Good computer skills

Good time management and organizational skills

Familiarity with patient care equipment

Current Illinois RN license

Current CPR

Certifications/education required for the nursing specialty – see Certification Addendum

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing

Possibility of call duty

Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment

Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace

Exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick

Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster

Routine work with potentially infectious specimens and patients

Timely response to patient needs and access to all areas of the unit

Lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance; for >35 pounds, use patient handling equipment or assistance as available

Education Addendum (All Sites)

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

CPR-Healthcare Provider

ACLS and/or PALS – Immediate Care

ACLS and PALS – Ambulatory Surgical Center: within 1 year

ACLS – Endoscopy: within 1 year – Cardiology Stress Testing

Oncology: Chemotherapy/Biotherapy – as required by site

OCN preferred or obtained when OCN requirements met

Registered Nurse: 2 years’ experience preferred

Ambulatory Surgery Center: 1-year critical care or surgical experience

Cardiology: 1 year experience in cardiology preferred

Contact Center: 2 years’ experience in acute or ambulatory care

Endoscopy: 1 year experience telemetry or PACU preferred

Immediate Care: 1 year experience in critical care or ED preferred

Occupational Health: 1 to 2 years occupational health experience or new graduate with prior occupational health or related experience

Oncology: 1 year experience in oncology preferred

The 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. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Other

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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