Registered Nurse (RN) Dental Clinic

Every Friday 10am - 5pm. Second Tuesday of each month 1pm - 5pm. The second Thursday of each month 10am - 5pm The 1st 3rd and 4th Thursday of each month 10am - 3pm.

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Job Description Summary:

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 clinicalexpertise 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 promoteoptimalhealth outcomes.

WereLooking 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
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
• Experience working with pediatrics and neurodiverse patient populations (preferred).
• Familiar with patients recovering from sedation and/or general anesthesia (preferred).

WhatYoullDo:

Schedule:Every Friday 10am - 5pm. Second Tuesday of each month 1pm - 5pm. The second Thursday of each month 10am - 5pm The 1st 3rd and 4th Thursday of each month 10am - 3pm.

As a skilled and compassionate RN you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe therapeutic carein accordance withestablished standards policies and evidence-based practice clinical decision making compassion andskillscommunication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the RN role helps support the monitoring and recovery of patients prior to discharge.

About This Location:

As a hospital-based dental service our team of dentists oral surgeons residents clinical staff and support are exceptionally well trained and equipped to meet the needs of patients with medical complexity special needs or who may require sedation or anesthesia for dental treatment.

Why we stand out:

• Advanced comprehensive care: Our faculty practice general and specialty dentists supported by resident dentists offer a full range of state-of-the-art treatment optionsthrough the Community Dentistry Program. They deliver outstanding results at affordable fees for all our patients dental/oral health needs.
• Programs for people with special needs: Our Dental Center is nationally recognized for its programs dedicated to treating patients with difficulties accessing care. The Dental Anesthesiology Residency Program which was established in 2019 expands access to outpatient care for patients who require anesthesia to complete their dental care.
• Convenient location: The new state-of-the-art Advocate Dental Center is centrally located on the campus of the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center giving you access to all the integrated services offered at the hospital and throughout AdvocateHealth Care. Our location is also easy to access from across the Chicagoland area.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical careit means leading with purpose compassion and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse communityyoulljoin a unified team committed to lifting others up embracing innovation and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can empowered to think boldly collaborate with humility and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whetheryoureat the bedside in the community or advancing care through research and educationyoullhelp shape the future of healthbecause herewereredefining care for you for us for all.

Your feedback matters.Every nurses voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend reach above shoulders and twistfrequentlythroughout 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 withabilityto 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. Therefore protective clothing and equipment must bewornas necessary.

• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

• Physical Abilities Testing may berequired.

• Additionaldepartment specific physical requirements may beidentifiedfor unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

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Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.