Registered Nurse- (RN) Cardio Vascular Thoracic ICU

aah; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the CVICU at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a 7p-7a shift and pay range of $38.20–$57.30 per hour.

Qualified candidates will hold an IL RN license, a BSN, and current AHA CPR certification. Weekend/holiday coverage and call may be required; lifting up to 35 pounds with equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in Illinois (IL RN license).
• BSN required from an accredited program.
• Certification in current area of specialty once eligible.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
• May be required to take calls.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions in patient care.
• Ability to assist in patient evacuation during emergencies.
• Lifts up to 35 pounds; use of patient handling equipment with second person when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect nursing care under supervision.
• Collaborate with nurses and multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
• Monitor patients and respond to needs in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Nursing

CPR Certification

Education

BSN

IL RN License

Tools

AHA CPR

Job description

Department:

34503 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Critical Care: CVICU

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7p-7a

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Minimum of 1 year previous nursing experience

Position Requirements:

• 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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.