Registered Nurse - Immediate Care

Advocate Health • South Holland, IL

7d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), as a member of Advocate Health’s 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, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills to help create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

The position is with Aurora Medical Group (AMG), part of Advocate Health, at its South Holland, Illinois location. The site provides primary and family medicine, preventive care, and diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and chronic diseases.

The schedule requires 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. shifts, as well as working one winter holiday and one summer holiday. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a listed pay range of $38.20–$57.30.

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 work 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. shifts and one winter holiday and one summer holiday.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Must be able to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must be able to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• May be required to complete Physical Abilities Testing.

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 and clinical decision-making to guide care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patient needs.
• Help create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum.
• Uphold professional practice standards and promote optimal health outcomes.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed