Registered Nurse (RN) - Dental Clinic (Part Time)

Department:
08672 AMG 811 W Wellington - Special Patient Dentistry
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
20
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Every Friday 10am - 5pm. Every Thursday 10am - 5pm. Second Tuesday of each month 1pm - 5pm.
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25
Job Description Summary:
The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high- quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.
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
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
Experience working with pediatrics and neurodiverse patient populations (preferred).
Familiar with patients recovering from sedation and/or general anesthesia (preferred).
What You’ll Do:
Schedule: Every Friday 10am - 5pm. Every Thursday 10am - 5pm. Second Tuesday of each month 1pm - 5pm.
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. This RN role helps support the monitoring and recovery of patients prior to discharge.
About This Location:
As a hospital-based dental service, our team of dentists, oral surgeons, residents, clinical staff and support are exceptionally well trained and equipped to meet the needs of patients with medical complexity, special needs, or who may require sedation or anesthesia for dental treatment.
Why we stand out:
Advanced, comprehensive care: Our faculty practice general and specialty dentists supported by resident dentists offer a full range of state-of-the-art treatment options through the Community Dentistry Program. They deliver outstanding results at affordable fees for all our patients dental/oral health needs.
Programs for people with special needs: Our Dental Center is nationally recognized for its programs dedicated to treating patients with difficulties accessing care. The Dental Anesthesiology Residency Program, which was established in 2019, expands access to outpatient care for patients who require anesthesia to complete their dental care.
Convenient location: The new state-of-the-art Advocate Dental Center is centrally located on the campus of the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, giving you access to all the integrated services offered at the hospital and throughout Advocate Health Care. Our location is also easy to access from across the Chicagoland area.
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