Internal Registry Registered Nurse RN - Stepdown Unit

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 12-week assignment in the Intermediate Care / Stepdown Unit. This temporary internal registry position offers 12-hour night shifts (7p-7:30a) with an hourly rate of $60.00.

Responsibilities include direct patient care using the nursing process, patient and family teaching, and coordination with the care team in Telemetry. Prior acute care and ventilator management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license required.
• BLS certificate required upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certificate required within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• Prior acute care hospital experience preferred.
• RN-BC certification preferred or equivalent.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process.
• Provide direct patient care within Telemetry Unit scope.
• Direct patient/family teaching and supervise other nursing staff.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physician.
• Respond quickly to changes in condition or treatment.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Critical care

Patient teaching

Vigilant monitoring

Nursing assessment

Education

RN license (state)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

RN-BC or equivalent

BSN preferred

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

Overview

• Department: Intermediate Care / Stepdown Unit


• Status: Temporary Internal Registry (willing to commit to full or PT hours)


• Shift: 12-hour shifts |Nights| 7p-7:30a


• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital


• Location: 2233 W. Division St. Chicago, IL


• Hourly Rate: $60.00 an hour

Assignment Details

• The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks; however, staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in Telemetry Unit. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.


• 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.


• 3. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.


• 4. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.


• 5. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.


• 6. Ventilator Management experience preferred.


• 7. Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.


• 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $60.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf