Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Join our team as an Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) in our new Ambulatory Surgery Center. As a key member of the Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Engaging in unit councils, professional governance, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes and support evidence-based practices.

• Utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care across the ambulatory surgical continuum.

• Partnering with patients and families to ensure effective communication, education, and engagement throughout the surgical experience.

• Monitoring patient conditions intra-operatively and adjusting care plans while collaborating with the surgical team to influence optimal outcomes.

• Upholding and promoting a strong culture of safety within the operating room and ASC environment.

• Continuously evaluating patient, team, and unit outcomes and initiating appropriate actions for improvement.

• Administering medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with ASC protocols and clinical standards.

• Demonstrating effective communication, feedback delivery, and conflict resolution to support teamwork and appropriate delegation.

• Pursuing professional growth, completing required education, and maintaining all mandated certifications.

• Adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics and practicing ethical decision-making, respecting interdisciplinary roles and promoting unbiased, patient-centered care.

• Delegating appropriately to RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel such as nurse aides and credentialed medical assistants.

• Maintaining accurate, timely, and complete electronic health record (EHR) documentation.

• Floating to other ASC clinical areas (pre-op, PACU, procedure rooms) or designated outpatient departments as needed to meet patient care needs.

• Demonstrating competency in providing age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate care consistent with departmental standards and patient needs.

As an Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), you will be part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a positive patient experience. We offer a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.