Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 4,870,000 - 7,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for the Night shift in Med/Surg on its telemetry unit in Kankakee, IL. You will deliver safe patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with physicians, and mentor junior staff in a busy environment.

Requirements include an active State RN License, BLS, ACLS, and preferred BSN or RN-BC certification. Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000 is available and compensation details vary by experience.

Qualifications

• Active state RN license is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current.
• Ventilator management experience is preferred.
• BSN degree or RN-BC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process in Telemetry Unit.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs and discharge planning.
• Coordinate with physicians and supervise nursing staff on shift.
• Provide patient/family teaching and ensure standards of care.

Skills

RN License (State)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Ventilator Management

Telemetry Nursing

BSN Preferred

RN-BC Certification Preferred

Education

State RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

BSN Preferred

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

$10,000

Overview

Founded in 1897, St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is an 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. We specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that our care teams are attentive to your unique health needs. St. Mary’s Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus. We are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.

• Department: Med/Surg
• Schedule: Nights, 5p-5:30a, full-time, rotating weekends and holidays
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital
• Location: Kankakee, IL 60901
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000

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

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $52.53. 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. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

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