Find the career path that’s right to you
Nursing
At Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care, part of Advocate Health, we are doing more, better, faster, together. The impact of our nurses is immeasurable, and through their commitment, passion, and expertise, they have changed countless lives. United by a shared dedication to innovation and evidence-based practice, our nurses represent the best and brightest in the profession.
Midwest Highlights:
Learn more about our nursing team by viewing Nursing by the Numbers.
To encourage you to be the best nurse you can be, Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care will provide support, tools, and resources for orientation, education, and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
Whether your calling is at the bedside, working in a clinic or surgery center or supporting patients in the comfort of their homes; we want the best and brightest to join us.
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Career Advancement
Continuous professional development empowers you to contribute decisively on care teams, analyze information to make critical decisions and provide patient care through evidence-based nursing practice. Our career advancement model provides opportunities for you to pursue your passion and growth. The model encourages involvement in nursing practice and site-based improvements, and recognizes and rewards high-performing nurses for meeting criteria in their practice by allowing for earlier engagement in professional development; aligning with components of the Magnet® program; and incentivizing to earn a BSN degree and/or national certification.
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Shared Governance
Shared Governance at Advocate Aurora Health provides a systemwide structure by which clinical nurses, leaders and other disciplines are engaged and empowered by shared decision making and evidence-based practice with a common goal to improve and influence practice, professional development and research within the framework and tenets of our Nursing Professional Practice Model.
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Empowering New Nurses
The vision of new nurses transitioning to practice includes a cross-continuum and nursing onboarding process focused on pathways for role development and experience. This work highlights not only the what, but the how, positioning Advocate Aurora to be the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion. Key supportive components include: Nursing orientation; Nurse residency; Standardized competency model; Preceptor program; New nurse leader program.
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Magnet® Designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. Magnet designation is considered the gold standard and is achieved by exemplifying nursing excellence, quality patient care and innovation in nursing practices. Learn more about the Advocate Aurora sites who have achieved this distinction.
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Nursing Pathways
Certified Nursing Assistant
Work directly with patients and their families, helping those in need working together with members of the health care team. As an Advocate Aurora certified nursing assistant, you’ll begin to see your career as a health care clinician evolve and take shape, paving your path forward.
Nurse Extern
Gain real world nursing experience before graduation, while putting into action the skills learned in nursing school. As a nurse extern, you’ll work under the guidance of an RN who will act as your mentor and preceptor. Learn more about our IGNITE Nurse Extern program.
Registered Nurse New Licensed/Nurse Residency Program
The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program fosters a positive experience for acute care nurse residents as they transition into practice. Our program is here to help you grow professionally with guidance from supportive cohorts, training opportunities, and monthly interactive learning sessions focused on patient outcomes, leadership, and other professional roles. The sessions incorporate blended learning teaching strategies that include didactic, hands-on content, case studies, simulation, and facilitated discussion.
Nurse Leadership
Advocate Midwest’s career advancement model and shared governance opportunities allow you to grow into the leader you want to be. Developing diverse nurse leaders for tomorrow is a key priority for us. If you’re self-motivated, driven, and emotionally intelligent, with a BSN or higher, you’ll be on your way toward a future of career advancement and success. As an Advocate Health Care & Aurora Health Care nurse leader, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to bring many perspectives together to expand healthcare delivery models, improve patient outcomes, and inspire innovative solutions.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
More than 1,400 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), including Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are employed throughout Advocate Aurora in a variety of both inpatient and ambulatory settings. With the emphasis to promote top of license practice, APRNs are a critical partner in the interdisciplinary team and play a crucial role in caring for patients across the continuum of care.
Nursing Career Settings
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Home Health and Hospice
Advocate Aurora’s post acute division plays a key role in achieving system goals of improving patient outcomes, coordinating care and impacting population health. As a nurse in home health, you’ll care for patients where they feel most comfortable: their home. Whether recuperating from illness or surgery, managing a chronic condition or nearing end-of-life, you’ll be able to help manage care, educate patients, their families and other caretakers.
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Behavioral Health
You’ll be a part of a strong team at one of our Wisconsin locations, treating patients with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization and day treatment settings.
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Ambulatory Care Clinics
Build therapeutic relationships through a continuum of care in outpatient and clinic-based locations, promoting healthy behaviors and wellness, while treating complex medical conditions.
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Hospitals
Choose your specialty at one of our 26 hospitals. You’ll work with internationally recognized clinicians at world-class facilities, where you’ll be a part of a collaborative and evidence-based, solution-driven team.
To our nurses: Thank you
From the front line, to the front desk, we appreciate our nurses’ commitment to helping people live well. You’re transforming care with your expertise and compassion. We see you. And we thank you.