Resource Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Float Pool

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

1d•$38 - $57

About The Position

The Resource Registered Nurse provides medical-surgical nursing care and may float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient-care needs. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The nurse monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, collaborates with the care team, and promotes safety and quality outcomes. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, with 36 hours per week. The schedule is self-scheduled and involves either day-to-day floating or six-week float assignments. Shifts are days, 0700–1930, in 12-hour shifts. Support locations are in Zone 4 (Condell, Good Shepherd, Sherman, Lutheran, and Masonic) or Zone 5 (Good Samaritan, Christ, Trinity, South Suburban, and Masonic). Compensation is listed at $38.20–$57.30 per hour. The nurse maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to protocols, delegates appropriately, and contributes to professional governance, unit councils, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice. The role requires age-appropriate care across the lifespan, ethical practice, effective communication, and ongoing professional development and certification maintenance. The work includes frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and assisting with a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person present. The role may involve patient safety interventions and exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases, requiring protective equipment as appropriate. Physical Abilities Testing may be required. Advocate Health offers a Total Rewards package that may include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, employer-matched retirement plans, financial wellness programs, and educational assistance. Program eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience; the role-specific schedule details list 2 years of medical-surgical RN experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequently sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a 150-pound sliding transfer 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 and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable diseases.
BLS and ACLS certifications are listed as needed in the schedule details.
Ability to provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient-care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Respond quickly to changes in patient 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.
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.