Registered Nurse - Step-Down Unit

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care/Step-Down Unit. The role involves 7a-7p shifts, full-time schedule with weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements include active state RN license, BLS, ACLS within 30 days, and ICU/critical care experience preferred. A BSN is preferred but not required. The facility offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required at hire and maintained.
• Critical Care Course completion preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year as staff RN in acute care hospital; CCU/ICU preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process in the ICU including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and monitor hemodynamics, diagnostic results, and treatments.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

Current BLS certificate

Completion of Critical Care Course

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire

Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire

Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital

Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Progressive Care Unit/Step-Down Unit

Schedule: Days, 7a-7p, full-time, weekend and holiday rotation

Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location: Joliet, IL 60435

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 the ICU. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.

4. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

5. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

6. Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.

7. Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.

8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 $35.70 to $54.11. 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

Days

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