Nurse Communicator (Critical Care)
Job Description
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
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Required
- Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
- 2 years of relevant clinical experience in ICU nursing. Required
- Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record. Required
- Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
- ACLS certification. Required
- Bi-annual CPR certification. Required
- Specialty certification (CCRN). Preferred