What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Leader (RN) Clinical Decision Unit position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Patient Care Leader –Clinical Decision Unit
Sherman Hospital
Full Time Nights
Where You Will Work:
The Clinical Decision Unit at Magnet designated Sherman Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care to our patient requiring short term monitoring, testing and treatment while clinicians determine whether they need hospital admission or can be safely discharged.
. Here, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional care. Our nursing team spans from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals with decades of practice—alongside dedicated nursing assistants who bring diverse skills and perspectives.
What you will do:
· 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 and wholistic care
· Promotes accountability for evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making and improvement of outcomes through enculturation of performance improvement activities.
· Anticipates and secures appropriate resources needed for own shift and next 24 hours.
· Supports creation/oversight of department schedule. Ensures modifications are accurately reflected on schedule and timecard.
· Performs the principal duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse and serves as a role model for professional practice.
What we are looking for:
· 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
· BSN
· 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 other
About This Location:
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin has been a trusted source of care for the community for more than 135 years. As an acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, we serve more than 60,000 patients each year with expertise and compassion.