Job Description
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department for a nursing job in Elgin, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : nights
- Employment Type : Staff
Patient Care Leader
Sherman Emergency Room
Elgin, IL
BSN Preferred
2+ years RN experience, preferably Charge experience
Shift : 7pm to 7am
Position Requirements : BSN preferred Enrolled in a BSN program by 1 / 7 / 2017 BSN completed by 12 / 31 / 2019
2+ years nursing experience (preferably including charge nurse or other nursing unit leadership capacity) Strong clinical skills Ability to lead in a dynamic environment Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group.
Utilize critical thinking and timely decision making. Ability to assess skills and abilities of others Current licensure as RN in Illinois CPR Ability to work within a rapid changing environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal / external customers. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient focused care.
Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests. Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations dealing with and resolving conflict.
Ability to perform lifting / transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required)..Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06 / 01 / 2015.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with the lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available.
Unique patient lifting / movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis. Purpose : The Patient Care Leader (PCL) has a clear understanding of the Advocate Mission Vision and Values and is able to articulate this vision to others.
Provides operational and clinical leadership to the unit during assigned shift including serving as a clinical resource.
Leads the provision and coordination of patient centered compassionate an
Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R96137. Posted job title : Patient Care Leader Emergency Room 7pm to 7am
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well.
To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you.
Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program