Registered Nurse (RN) - Dental Clinic (Part Time)

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

7d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of Advocate Health’s Nursing Professional Governance community and provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care in an ambulatory setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.

In this dental clinic role, the RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe and therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The RN uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate care, and skilled communication to support a safe patient environment and a positive experience across the continuum. The role also supports monitoring and recovery of patients before discharge.

The hospital-based dental service includes dentists, oral surgeons, residents, clinical staff, and support staff who care for patients with medical complexity, special needs, or who may require sedation or anesthesia for dental treatment. The Advocate Dental Center is located on the campus of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• 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.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with pediatric and neurodiverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with patients recovering from sedation and/or general anesthesia.

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.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patient needs.
• Help create a safe patient environment and provide a positive patient experience across the continuum.
• Support monitoring and recovery of patients prior to discharge.

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.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed