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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

ED Night Shift Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeFond du Lac, WI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
  • Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
  • Hold an active registered nurse multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state or states where client nursing services are provided.
  • Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
  • Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth, telenursing, or virtual modalities must be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state or states where the clients are located, and are responsible for knowing and complying with those jurisdictions’ laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice.
  • Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
  • Demonstrate time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
  • Be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
  • Be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • Be able to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and be able to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Be able to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  • Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Complete physical abilities testing if required.
  • Meet any additional department-specific physical requirements identified by the nurse leader.

Responsibilities

  • Engage 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 throughout 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.
  • Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
  • Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to 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, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
  • Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel, including nurse aides and credentialed medical assistants.
  • Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
  • Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed to meet patient care needs.
  • Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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