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Registered Nurse (RN) Mobile Hospital at Home

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Aug 23, 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

Walk me through a shift where you were caring for a patient at home and something started to go wrong. What did you see, and what did you do first?

whether the candidate can recognize clinical deterioration without bedside monitors and act decisively while alone

Tell me about a time you had to convince a patient or their family to accept a treatment plan they were hesitant about, especially in their own home.

communication skill in a setting where the nurse has less institutional authority than in a hospital

Describe your background in acute inpatient or ED care. What kinds of patients and situations do you feel prepared for coming into this role?

whether the required clinical foundation is real and transferable to hospital-level acuity in a home setting

Tell me about a time you had to make a clinical judgment call on your own, without a physician or charge nurse right there to check with.

independent decision-making and confidence operating with less immediate backup

Tell me about a moment when working independently in someone's home actually felt more rewarding, or harder, than working on a hospital unit.

genuine motivation for this specific care model versus just wanting a change of pace

Technical

Tell me about a time you had to start an IV or draw blood on someone who was a hard stick, maybe under less-than-ideal conditions.

actual hands-on proficiency with IV starts and phlebotomy outside a controlled hospital environment

What's your experience with remote monitoring equipment or telehealth platforms, and how do you handle it when the technology isn't cooperating during a patient visit?

comfort with the tech stack and a practical, low-drama approach when tools fail mid-visit

What does good discharge planning look like to you, and how do you make sure a patient's ongoing needs are actually covered once you leave?

understanding of the full care coordination loop, not just the visit itself

Situational

Say you're at a patient's house doing a med pass and you notice a change in their breathing that worries you. There's no one else in the room. What's your next move?

knowledge of escalation protocols and comfort making the call to bring in the virtual or in-person team without hesitation

How do you keep track of three or four patients spread across different homes in a day, especially if one of them is an admit or discharge that adds extra steps?

organizational skill and time management when the caseload has variable complexity, not just a fixed routine

How do you coordinate with an interdisciplinary team you mostly interact with virtually, when you need a quick answer about a patient's care?

ability to collaborate effectively without in-person cues or hallway conversations

How would you handle a home visit where the environment itself is a problem, maybe unsafe, unclean, or the family is in crisis?

safety awareness and composure when the physical setting adds risk beyond the clinical task

Driving is a real part of this job. How do you plan for a day with multiple home visits and unpredictable delays, like traffic or a visit running long?

practical planning skills and realistic expectations about the logistics 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: Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 26 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift (9a-9p), 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) Advocate Health | Mobile Hospital at Home Program 📍 Park Ridge, IL (Lutheran General Hospital) 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 • BLS certification (AHA) • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record • 2+ years of recent acute inpatient care or ED experience preferred Skills: • 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 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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