Peds Neurosurgery Registered Nurse

Advocate Health•Oak Lawn, IL

2d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes. The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate and skilled communication, and leadership to promote the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum. The position is based at Advocate Children's Hospital, 4440 W 95th St. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; travel to Downers Grove may be required. The outpatient pavilion offers modern, high-tech space and equipment for surgical procedures and patient clinic visits.

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.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and compassionate communication to support patient care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patient needs.
Help create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.