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Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Medicine Residency Clinic - Per Diem

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 13, 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

Tell me about a time you had to catch or correct something in a patient's care plan that a less experienced provider had missed. What did you do?

how comfortable the candidate is advocating for patients when working alongside residents who are still learning

Since this is a per diem role, you might be dropped into a clinic team you haven't worked with in a while. How do you get up to speed quickly on a given day?

adaptability and ability to integrate into a team with minimal ramp-up time

Tell me about a time a patient or family member became upset or agitated in a clinic setting. How did you de-escalate it?

real experience with verbal de-escalation, which the posting flags as a required physical/behavioral skill

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or provider about a patient's care. How did you handle the conversation?

communication style and professionalism when pushing back on medical decisions

Technical

What's your process for rooming a patient, taking vitals, and getting them ready for the provider in a way that keeps the clinic on schedule?

familiarity with standard outpatient clinic workflow and efficiency

What steps do you take before and after an IV insertion to make sure it's done safely and correctly?

hands-on clinical competency with a specific procedure named in the physical requirements

How do you approach patient education, for example teaching someone newly diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension how to manage their condition at home?

chronic disease education skills relevant to a family medicine population

What does evidence-based practice mean to you, and can you give an example of applying it in day-to-day clinic care?

whether they understand and actually use clinical guidelines rather than just habit

Situational

This clinic is staffed by family medicine residents who are still in training. How would you handle a situation where a resident wants to order something for a patient that you think is a mistake?

whether they can raise a clinical concern to a physician-in-training tactfully but firmly, without undermining the teaching relationship

Walk me through how you triage a full waiting room when patients are booked back to back from nine to five thirty and one patient suddenly looks acutely unwell.

prioritization skill and clinical judgment under a busy outpatient schedule

A patient calls in with symptoms that could be routine or could be urgent. How do you decide whether they need to be seen today, be sent to the ER, or can wait for a scheduled visit?

phone triage judgment, a common responsibility in family medicine clinics

What would you do if you were asked to lift or transfer a patient who weighs more than you're comfortable moving alone?

safety awareness and willingness to ask for help rather than risk injury to self or patient

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 01121 AMG Lutheran General Residency - Family Medicine: Residency Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Mondays through Fridays, generally 9am to 530 pm. Will be scheduled to work 2-4 (8 hour shifts) every two weeks. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Where You Will Work:  Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.  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  Minimum of 1 year of RN experience is preferred. - Change  What You’ll Do:  Schedule:  Mondays through Fridays, generally 9am to 530 pm 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:  Park Ridge Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.   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—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.  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.  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 and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.   • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.   • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.   • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.   • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.   • 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 be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.   • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.   • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.  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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