Registered Nurse (RN)-Cardiac Stepdown Unit Cardiac Step Down Unit1

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse with an IL RN license and BSN to provide direct patient care within the unit. The role requires current CPR certification and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts to meet staffing needs.

Certain positions may require on-call duties. The environment may involve exposure to hazardous conditions, infectious specimens, and the need to assist in patient evacuation during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with IL RN license.
• BSN required; certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements.
• Current AHA CPR.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing.
• Certain positions may require to take call.
• Work environment with potential exposure to adverse or hazardous conditions while caring for the sick.
• Assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
• Lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, use patient handling equipment with at least one other team member.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse renders nursing care to patients within the unit.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to ensure high standard of care.

Skills

CPR certification

Weekend/holiday availability

Patient lifting 35 lbs

Education

BSN

IL RN license

Job description

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements.
• Current AHA CPR
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may require to take call
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements.
• Current AHA CPR
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may require to take call
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  

Under general supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse renders nursing care to patients within the unit. Service consists of direct or indirect patient care requiring generalized knowledge and practical nursing skills. Collaborates with registered nurses physical and multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the highest possible standard of care to patients.