Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

Silver Cross Hospital; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across age groups. You will collaborate with a care team, administer medications, and ensure safety and quality standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates are licensed in Illinois (or eligible) with CPR certification, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to compassionate patient education and teamwork within the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• CPR certified
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Illinois or eligible for licensure per Nurse Practice Act

Responsibilities

• Assess each patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, nutritional, and functional needs
• Plan and implement a plan of care with nursing interventions
• Assess educational needs of patient/families and provide teaching
• Document nursing care in the medical record
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Leadership supervision

Patient education

Education

RN license in Illinois

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients. The Registered Nurse provides care consistent with the standards of professional nursing. Provides leadership and supervision to CNA/SNA and other healthcare workers as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses each patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, nutritional, and functional needs
• Plans and implements a plan of care with the appropriate nursing interventions specific to the age population served
• Assesses educational needs of patient/ families implementing teaching strategies
• Evaluate care given including the patient response
• Documents nursing care in the medical record
• Provides delegation and supervision to CNA, SNA and other healthcare workers who assist the nurse in the plan of care
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Required Qualifications

Education and Training

• CPR certified
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure per Nurse Practice Act