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4s RN Clinical Lead (PM Shift 7pm-7am

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a night shift where you had to redistribute patient assignments on the fly because someone called out or a patient's condition changed. What did you weigh when deciding who got what?

whether the candidate can make fast staffing decisions on a med-surg floor under real resource constraints, not just describe theory

Give me an example of a time you had to coach or correct a staff member's practice in the moment without undermining them in front of a patient or family.

ability to give real-time feedback and direction to peers while preserving unit morale and professionalism

Tell me about a time a physician or family member escalated a complaint to you. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?

skill in service recovery and communication across the patient care team, which the posting explicitly names as a duty

Tell me about a time you had input into hiring or resolving a conflict between two staff members. What was your role and how did it turn out?

comfort with the HR-adjacent parts of the role, like interviewing and resolving employee concerns, without full management authority

Tell me about a time you had to train or orient a newer nurse on a complex or high-risk task. How did you approach it?

capability and willingness to serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff, a core part of the lead role

Describe a time you disagreed with unit leadership's decision about a program change or process. How did you raise your concerns?

ability to collaborate with unit management while still advocating for the floor, since the role works closely with leadership on programs and services

Technical

How do you keep track of what's happening across a full med-surg unit over a 12-hour night shift, especially with rounding and handoffs?

organizational systems the candidate actually uses to maintain situational awareness across many patients and staff

What's your process for evaluating whether staffing levels on the unit are adequate for the patient acuity that night, and what do you do if they're not?

understanding of acuity-based staffing adjustments and willingness to escalate or reallocate resources

Describe a clinical situation where a patient's condition changed unexpectedly and you had to intervene quickly. What did you assess and what did you do?

clinical competence and critical thinking consistent with the required 3 years of acute care experience

How do you make sure care on your shift stays in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory standards like DNV, especially overnight when fewer leaders are around?

knowledge of regulatory compliance responsibilities and ability to enforce them without direct oversight

Situational

Walk me through how you'd handle a Friday night with two admissions coming up from the ED, one nurse pulled to another unit, and a family at the desk upset about wait times.

prioritization and multitasking ability specific to the charge nurse role during a high-pressure overnight shift

If you noticed supplies or equipment running low in a way that could affect patient safety during your shift, what would you do before, during, and after?

proactive thinking about inventory and safe environment responsibilities called out in the job description

This schedule includes every other weekend plus a rotating Monday and Friday night. What draws you to a permanent night position with that kind of pattern, and how do you manage your own rest and readiness?

realistic fit with the specific overnight, every-other-weekend schedule and self-awareness about sustaining that pace

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35840 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Med Surg: IU 4 South Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: The Night RN Clinical Lead will work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on an every-other-weekend rotation throughout the 6-week scheduling period. In addition to weekend coverage, the schedule includes one Monday night shift and one Friday night shift during the 6-week cycle to support leadership presence and operational needs across the workweek. Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 Major Responsibilities: • Provides work direction to the clinical and support staff with responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations and the smooth flow of patients through the department. • Provides support for direct patient care by performing the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic, and quality care through assessment of patients, establishment and implementation of the nursing care plan, and evaluation of clinical outcomes when necessary. Promotes an environment conducive to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care, which may include performing patient rounding on a daily basis. • Coordinates the needs of the patient care team by initiating service complaint follow-up when necessary and promoting communication among patients, families, hospital departments and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of team members. • Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues in collaboration with the unit leadership. • Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include: interviewing and selection of new employees, resolution of employee concerns, and employee moral or other duties as assigned in collaboration with unit leadership. • Monitors employee assignments and works on assignments for the unit. Evaluates staffing levels and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain productivity level established for assigned area(s). • Monitors the quality of care provided. Assists in ensuring policies and procedures are followed in compliance with the medical center, the Nursing department, and regulatory and peer review agencies. • Provides input to budget and ensures adequate supplies and equipment and inventory are available for both the delivery of safe patient care and a safe work environment. • Works with management in developing new and existing programs and services. • Works with vendors for requested products and coordinates in-services for equipment. Participates in product trials, and submits recommendations to management in collaboration with the unit Educator or CNS. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure: • Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Related Field; or Associate Degree and enrolled in BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete BSN degree within 5 years Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing within an acute care setting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Demonstrates a holistic approach to nursing practice committed to meeting the needs of the patient and family. Clinical and technical knowledge in area(s) of specialty. Ability to apply evidence-based interventions and nursing skills/technology to correlate to the patient’s response to an individualized plan of care. Ability to recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions. Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems. Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians. Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions and the ability to think ahead, anticipate learning needs and take preventive actions. Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills. Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize with frequent interruptions. Skilled at coaching and developing employees to achieve the quality and service standards of the unit and medical center. • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Certification Addendum: • Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others) 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 as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. • This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: 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 teammate's 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, and Short- 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. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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