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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Registered Nurse - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLibertyville, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A registered nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
  • Typically, 3–5 years of nursing experience, including performing nursing assessments, developing care plans, and educating patients, is required.
  • CPR certification is required.
  • The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting throughout the workday.
  • The role requires lifting and supporting 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • The role requires pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • The role requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, as well as fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • The role requires maneuvering foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • The role may require physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation.
  • The role may expose the employee to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • The role requires responding quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified for unique departmental responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate a timely, integrated, and coordinated approach to care for patients diagnosed with cancer.
  • Provide quality nursing care to Creticos Cancer Center patients with cancer-related health issues.
  • Improve patient preparedness for treatment by providing education and psychosocial support.
  • Facilitate interaction between patients and their physicians.
  • Provide logistical support, referrals, care coordination, and other assistance during diagnosis and treatment planning, including pre- and post-operative stages.
  • Advocate for patients to support positive customer satisfaction.
  • Use a multidisciplinary approach to plan and provide care.
  • Act as a liaison to other hospital areas to ensure oncology patients' needs and concerns are addressed.

Desired Qualifications

  • OCN certification is preferred.

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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