Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
About the Role
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Responsibilities
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 care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skilled communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
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
- Telemetry and ACLS are required within 6 months of hire
About the Location
Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area is a healing environment on 91 acres of wooded surroundings. This facility was designed with the help of staff, clinicians, and the community with your health and the environment in mind. You’ll find an extraordinary team of doctors, nurses, and caregivers, along with exceptional amenities.
- Spacious, private rooms with natural lighting for patient comfort
- Family lounges and pull-out couches in every room
- Modern and efficient design for ease of navigation and privacy
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
- Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
- Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
- Must be able to:
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
- Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job