Patient Care Leader (RN) Ortho/Neuro

Advocate Health • Elgin, IL

6d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Leader provides operational and clinical leadership to the Ortho Neuro Surgical Care Unit during the assigned shift and serves as a clinical resource. The role leads and coordinates patient-centered, compassionate, holistic care, promotes evidence-based practice and sound clinical decision-making, and supports improvement in patient outcomes through performance-improvement activities.

The Patient Care Leader anticipates and secures the resources needed for the assigned shift and the next 24 hours, supports the creation and oversight of the department schedule, and ensures schedule and timecard modifications are accurately reflected. The role also performs the principal duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse and serves as a role model for professional practice.

The position is on the 24-bed Ortho Neuro Surgical Care Unit at Magnet-designated Sherman Hospital. The unit cares for orthopedic and neurological surgical patients and works in a collaborative, supportive team environment. The listed schedule is full-time nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., 36 hours per week. The pay range is $41.10 to $61.65.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group.
• Ability to use critical thinking and make timely decisions.
• Ability to assess the skills and abilities of others.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing experience that includes charge nurse or other nursing unit leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership to the unit during the assigned shift, including serving as a clinical resource.
• Lead the provision and coordination of patient-centered, compassionate, holistic care.
• Promote accountability for evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and improved outcomes through performance-improvement activities.
• Anticipate and secure appropriate resources for the assigned shift and the next 24 hours.
• Support creation and oversight of the department schedule.
• Ensure schedule and timecard modifications are accurately reflected.
• Perform the principal duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse and serve as a role model for professional practice.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level