Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible pay options

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Black Women’s Mental Health Institute is seeking a registered nurse for medical-surgical care on night shifts. The role focuses on direct patient care aligned with organizational policies and standards to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, creating personalized care plans, and applying the nursing process to assess and respond to patient needs. Strong communication and patient-centered care are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or equivalent.
• Active RN license in the relevant state, with BLS certification.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize standards of nursing practice to enhance patient care and quality of life.
• Establish effective relationships with patients and families to develop personalized care plans.
• Apply the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Consider physical, cultural, social, economic, spiritual, and developmental factors in care strategies.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and advocate for patients.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and comfort measures.
• Mentor colleagues and apply evidence-based practices to ensure age-specific and clinical needs are met.
• Perform point-of-care testing and other duties as assigned, with physical requirements including frequent mobility, communication, and sensory use.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Collaborative skills

Fast-paced environment

Patient-centered care

Evidence-based nursing practices

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

RN licensure with BLS

Job description

Seeking a registered nurse for medical-surgical care on night shifts, providing direct patient care in accordance with organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Utilizing standards of nursing practice to enhance patient care and quality of life.
• Establishing effective relationships with patients and their families to develop personalized care plans.
• Applying the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Considering physical, cultural, social, economic, spiritual, and developmental factors in care strategies.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members and advocating for patients.
• Educating patients and families on health maintenance and comfort measures.
• Mentoring colleagues and applying evidence-based practices to ensure age-specific and clinical needs are met.
• Performing point-of-care testing and other duties as assigned, with physical requirements including frequent mobility, communication, and sensory use.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or equivalent.
• Active RN license in the relevant state, with BLS certification.
• No prior experience required.

Skills And Attributes Include

• Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices and patient-centered care.

Additional Info

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Benefits include health insurance, tuition coverage, paid parental leave, flexible pay options, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Must hold relevant state RN licensure and BLS certification.