Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds Immediate Care Clinic (Wilmette)
About The Position
The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse is a member of Advocate Health’s Nursing Professional Governance community. The RN provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care in an ambulatory care setting. The role 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 nurse uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication to help create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum. This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (with closing extending to 10:00 p.m. as listed), and Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (with closing extending to 7:00 p.m. as listed). The schedule includes every third weekend, both Saturday and Sunday. The position is located at 3232 Lake Ave, Wilmette, Illinois.
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.
- Minimum of 1 year of RN experience.
- 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 and 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, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
- Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- May be exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience, preferably in the ED, ICU, or Med/Surg.
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, compassion, and communication in care delivery.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and advocate for patient needs.
- Help create a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum.
- Perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- Respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career development programs
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
