Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Tele

Advocate Health; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Unit on the 7pm–7am night shift. This full-time role features a 24-bed unit serving cardiac, observation, and neuro patients.

Applicants should be IL-licensed RNs; BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with BSN commitment within four years. Current AHA CPR and flexibility to work weekends/holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with IL RN license.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with commitment to BSN in four years.
• Current AHA CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care across the continuum.
• Deliver care using evidence-based practice and clinical decision making.
• Maintain safety and quality standards to ensure best patient experience.
• Assist in transitions of care to home or other facilities.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current IL RN license

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program within four years

Advocate Aurora Health nursing certification within one year of hire or eligibility

Job description

Good Shepherd Hospital

Barrington, IL

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Unit
• Scheduled Hours - 7pm to 7am
• Full time
• 24 Bed Cardiac Unit
• Cardiac, Observation, and Neuro Patients
• Experience Preferred!
• Competitive Benefit Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary:

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license

BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years. Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certificationwithin one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.

Current AHA CPR

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing

Certain positions may need 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.