Registered Nurse RN - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN for their Telemetry unit. This role involves delivering direct patient care, guiding nursing personnel, and ensuring a safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate will possess a valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and experience in acute care settings. With a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive compensation and flexible options, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care. Join a team committed to excellence and patient well-being in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current RN License and BLS certification required.
• Experience in acute care settings and ventilator management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and maintain standards in the Telemetry Unit.
• Communicate effectively with physicians regarding patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Cardiac Monitoring Equipment

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

• Department: Telemetry
• Schedule: Full Time, 7:00am - 7:30pm with alternating weekends
• Hospital: Resurrection Medical Center
• Location: Chicago, IL 60631

Prime Healthcare is an equal employment opportunity employer. We prohibit 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.

Responsibilities

As a RN on our Telemetry unit, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of practice, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Telemetry Unit.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
• Provide a safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology.
• Utilize the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care from admission through discharge.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
4. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
5. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
6. Ventilator Management experience preferred.
7. Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification preferred.
8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Resurrection Medical Center 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 $53.58. 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.