Nurse Communicator (Critical Care)
About The Position
We are looking for a Nurse Communicator (Critical Care) to lead critical conversations that support shared decision-making between patients, families, and the care team in the ICU. You will serve as a trusted bridge, translating complex medical information, prognosis, and goals of care with clarity, compassion, and expertise. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate family meetings, support palliative care consultations, and improve the critical care experience. Additionally, you will shape and advance communication practices through mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative care models in critical care settings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.
- 2 years of relevant clinical experience in ICU nursing.
- Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.
- Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.
- ACLS certification.
- Bi-annual CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification (CCRN).
Responsibilities
- Lead critical conversations that support shared decision-making between patients, families, and the care team in the ICU.
- Serve as a trusted bridge—translating complex medical information, prognosis, and goals of care with clarity, compassion, and expertise.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate family meetings, support palliative care consultations, and improve the critical care experience.
- Shape and advance communication practices through mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative care models in critical care settings.
Benefits
- PTO
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- retirement
- short and long-term disability
- paternity leave
- adoption assistance
- tuition assistance
- Annual wellness reimbursement
- Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
- Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
