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Mobile In-Home RN Hospital at Home

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

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

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through your background in acute inpatient or ED nursing. What kinds of patients and conditions did you manage most often?

whether the candidate actually has the acute-care depth this home-based model depends on

Tell me about a time you had to recognize that a patient was declining and you needed to escalate quickly. What did you notice first and what did you do?

clinical judgment and speed of recognition without the safety net of a hospital unit around them

Tell me about a time you had to coordinate care with a team you couldn't see in person, whether that was a virtual physician, a case manager, or someone by phone.

communication effectiveness with a distributed, partly remote interdisciplinary team

Tell me about a time you had to make a clinical call on your own, without someone right there to double-check you. How did you decide, and how did it turn out?

actual track record of independent decision-making versus reliance on immediate backup

What draws you to this kind of care model over working on a traditional inpatient unit?

whether the motivation is genuine fit for autonomy and home-based work, not just pay or schedule

Technical

How do you feel about starting IVs and drawing labs in a home environment instead of a hospital room, where lighting, space, and supplies aren't standardized?

actual comfort and skill level with core hands-on tasks outside a controlled clinical setting

What's your experience with remote monitoring equipment or documenting in an EMR while you're on the move rather than at a nursing station?

real comfort with the technology stack this role depends on, not just general tech-savviness

Situational

You're in a patient's home doing a med pass and you notice their vital signs have shifted in a way that concerns you, but the closest physician support is virtual. Walk me through what you'd do in that moment.

ability to act independently, use the virtual team appropriately, and not freeze without in-person backup

Say you show up for a scheduled visit and the home environment feels unsafe or the family is hostile. What do you do?

judgment around personal safety protocols and when to disengage or call for support

You have three to four patients scheduled in a twelve-hour shift, including a discharge and a new admit. How would you plan your day so nothing falls through the cracks?

organizational skill and prioritization when the caseload includes competing high-stakes tasks

Describe how you'd handle discharge planning for a home hospital patient who doesn't have reliable family support at home.

understanding of discharge planning complexity and resourcefulness when usual supports aren't there

How do you keep yourself organized and safe driving between multiple homes across a shift, especially with weather or traffic that could delay a visit?

practical readiness for the logistics and time-management demands of a mobile role

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34117 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: Hospital at Home Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 12-hour shifts, 9a-9p, rotating weekends and holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) Advocate Health | Hospital at Home Program Park Ridge, IL (Lutheran General Hospital) Full Time; 9a-9p Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care Step outside the traditional hospital walls and deliver   hospital-level care directly in patients’ homes . This innovative role blends the   autonomy of delivering care in the home setting   with the   complexity of acute inpatient nursing , supported by a collaborative interdisciplinary team. What We Offer • Company Vehicle & Gas Card • Local Travel Only   (within estimated ~30 minutes of Lutheran General Hospital) • Manageable Caseload:   3–4 patient assignments, which may include admits/discharges, per 12-hour shift • Flexible Schedule:   Includes alternating weekends • Competitive Hourly Pay What You’ll Do • Deliver   acute, hospital-level care in patients’ homes • Perform skilled clinical tasks (IV starts, phlebotomy, medication administration) • Monitor patient conditions and   recognize changes requiring escalation • Collaborate with a   virtual and in-person interdisciplinary team • Use evidence-based practice to   ensure safe, patient-centered care • Coordinate discharge planning and ongoing care needs • Promote a   culture of safety and high-quality outcomes What We’re Looking For Required: • Active   RN license in the state of Illinois • BLS certification   (AHA) • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record • 2+ years of recent acute inpatient care or ED experience preferred • Strong IV, phlebotomy, and clinical assessment skills • Ability to work   independently in home settings • Excellent communication and critical thinking • Comfortable with   technology and remote monitoring tools Work Environment • Travel within designated service area • Provide care in   private home settings • Physical activity required (lifting, bending, standing, etc.) • Exposure to clinical and environmental variables typical in-home care Why Advocate Health Join a unified nursing community committed to: • Innovation and bold thinking • Compassionate, inclusive care • Professional growth and development • Shaping the future of healthcare delivery Apply today and bring hospital-level care directly to where it matters most — home. 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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