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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Observation

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL

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

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had a patient whose condition changed quickly and you had to decide whether they needed a higher level of care.

clinical judgment and willingness to escalate rather than wait or second-guess

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's plan of care for a patient. How did you handle it?

assertiveness, use of chain of communication, and respect for interdisciplinary roles

This unit has nurses ranging from new graduates to nurses with decades of experience. How do you work with a team like that, especially on a busy shift?

teamwork style and whether they can both mentor and accept guidance depending on the situation

Describe a time you used evidence-based practice to change how you approached a patient's care.

whether the nurse actually applies current guidelines rather than relying purely on habit

Tell me about a time a patient or family member was upset or anxious, maybe about being in an observation unit instead of an inpatient bed. How did you handle it?

communication skill and ability to manage patient expectations about the observation status itself

Technical

Walk me through how you'd manage a patient assignment on an observation unit where most patients are expected to be discharged or moved within 24 hours.

whether the candidate understands the fast-paced, time-boxed nature of observation care and can organize care around rapid turnover

How do you approach patient and family education when you know the patient may only be with you for a matter of hours?

ability to compress discharge teaching and communication into a short timeframe without sacrificing safety

Since this unit takes patients with a mix of medical and surgical diagnoses, how do you keep your assessment skills sharp across such different conditions?

breadth of clinical knowledge and comfort with variety rather than a narrow specialty focus

What does patient safety mean to you on a unit where patients are moving in and out quickly and you may not know their full history yet?

awareness of safety practices like medication reconciliation and identification checks under time pressure

Situational

A patient on your unit came from the ED with chest pain being ruled out, but two hours in they mention new shortness of breath. What do you do?

prioritization and recognition of red flags in a short-stay, diagnosis-varied setting

The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays on a 7 to 7 shift. How do you think about that kind of schedule for your life outside work?

realistic expectations about the schedule and long-term reliability

You have four observation patients, and two need discharge paperwork at the same time a new admission arrives from the ED. How do you prioritize?

time management and triage skill under real unit pressure

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Department: 35837 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Central 2 Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day Shift part time 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, including rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical Observation Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL Part Time Days Where You Will Work: Join our Clinical Observation Unit at Magnet designated Condell Medical Center. Here, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional care. This 28-bed unit delivers outpatient services to observation patients who require monitoring and/or treatment that extends beyond the emergency department regimens. Our team cares for patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses with an expected length of stay of less than 24 hours. Our nursing team spans from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals with decades of practice—alongside dedicated nursing assistants who bring diverse skills and perspectives. We’re Looking 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 What You’ll Do: • 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. • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. About This Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center delivers expert, compassionate care for you and your family. As the largest health care provider and only Level I Trauma Center in Lake County, we offer a full spectrum of medical services close to home. Our hospital is also home to Lake County’s first and only comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center and features an emergency department accredited in both geriatric and pediatric care. These services ensure patients of all ages receive the highest level of specialized treatment when it matters most. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! 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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