Nurse Communicator (Critical Care)

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, full-time.

Day shift, Monday-Friday 36hrs/week No Weekends No Holidays.

You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital.

We are looking for a Nurse Communicator (Critical Care) to:

Lead critical conversations that support shared decision‑making between patients, families, and the care team in the ICU.

Serve as a trusted bridge-translating complex medical information, prognosis, and goals of care with clarity, compassion, and expertise.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate family meetings, support palliative care consultations, and improve the critical care experience.

Shape and advance communication practices through mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative care models in critical care settings.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications



* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Required


* Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

Work Experience



* 2 years of relevant clinical experience in ICU nursing.

Required


* Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.

Required

Licenses & Certifications



* Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.

Required


* ACLS certification.

Required


* Bi-annual CPR certification.

Required


* Specialty certification (CCRN).

Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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