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Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg 3W .9 7p

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a post-op patient you cared for whose condition changed unexpectedly during your shift. What did you notice first and what did you do?

clinical assessment skill and whether they escalate early rather than waiting to see if things resolve

This unit runs 7p start times. Tell me about a time you had to hand off a complicated patient to the next shift. What made that handoff go well or badly?

communication discipline during shift transitions, a known risk point for errors on night shift

Describe a situation where a patient or family member was upset or anxious about a surgical outcome. How did you talk with them?

bedside communication and emotional composure with patients and families under stress

Tell me about a time you disagreed with another nurse or a physician about a plan of care. How did you resolve it?

collaboration and conflict resolution skills across the care team

What does holistic patient care mean to you, and can you give an example where you had to look beyond the diagnosis to figure out what a patient actually needed?

whether the candidate can move beyond task-based nursing to whole-person care, which the posting explicitly calls out

Technical

How do you keep track of frequent interruptions, like call bells and family questions, while still getting your medication passes and documentation done on time?

real-world time management and prioritization on a busy surgical floor, not just theoretical answer

What's your experience with electronic medical records systems, and can you tell me about a time inaccurate or incomplete documentation caused a problem?

comfort and accuracy with EMR charting, which drives both safety and compliance

How do you stay current on the certifications and educational requirements hospitals like this one require, such as DNV or CARF standards?

accountability for ongoing compliance and professional development, not just initial licensure

Situational

Walk me through a night shift on a surgical med-surg floor where you had more than one patient decline at the same time. How did you decide who to see first?

whether the candidate can triage competing acute needs safely instead of just reacting to whoever calls first

A physician gives you a verbal order overnight that doesn't match what you're seeing on the patient. What do you do?

willingness to advocate for the patient and push back on authority when clinical judgment says something is off

Tell me about a time you had to lift or reposition a patient who couldn't help much. How did you handle that safely for both of you?

awareness of body mechanics and safe patient handling given the physical demands listed in this role

You're covering a full patient load on 3 West and get a new admission from the ER right before end of shift. Walk me through how you'd handle that.

organization and flexibility when the workload shifts unexpectedly late in a shift

Tell me about a time you had to make a quick clinical decision on your own without being able to reach a physician right away. What happened?

independent critical thinking and confidence under pressure with limited support

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35838 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 3 West Surgical Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: .9 FTE, start time 7P Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 sign on bonus, payable after hire Position Requirements:Education Required:Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.`Experience Required:Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions and responds to situations with confidence timeliness and flexibility.Proficient computer skills use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.Excellent communication (written and verbal) listening and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with a variety of patients team members and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical independent decisions.Excellent organization prioritization and problem~solving skills.Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi~task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions.Demonstrates coordination collaboration delegation and team building skills.Certification AddendumTeam members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF or others).Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices andBasic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).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 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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