Patient Care Leader Emergency Room Full Time 7pm to 7am

Patient Care Leader

Emergency Room

Full time - 36 hours a week

7pm to 7am

Every Third Weekend (Friday and Saturday)

Emergency Room Sherman Hospital Elgin IL 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

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