Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgery Clinic

Advocate Health•Park Ridge, IL

6d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neurosurgery Clinic provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process. The role delivers safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, using evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate and skilled communication, and a focus on patient safety and experience across the continuum of care. The position is based at the Park Ridge location and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 8.5-hour shifts including lunch.

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 ability to use fine hand manipulation skills.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
May be required to complete Physical Abilities Testing.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years 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 and clinical decision-making to support patient care.
Help create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.
Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.