Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology Clinic

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures; Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication skills while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum; Specialize in the care of patients with complex headache and migraine disorders; Collaborate with a highly focused provider; Support comprehensive patient assessments; Coordinate individualized treatment plans; Provide ongoing education to patients managing chronic neurological conditions; Triage symptoms; Manage medication therapies including injectables and infusion-based treatments when applicable; Ensure timely follow-up to optimize patient outcomes

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing; 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; Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking; Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.); Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday; Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions; Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines; Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed; May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Nice to have

Minimum of 1 year of RN experience; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance