Lead Registered Nurse- Cardiology
About The Position
Lead Registered Nurse - Joliet - Cardiology Position Highlights: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Hours: Varied; M-F, weekends as needed. Location: Joliet Travel: Travel for coverage when needed Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance. Access to a mental health benefit at no cost. Employer provided life and disability insurance. $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. Immediate 401(k) match. 40 hours paid volunteer time off. A culture committed to community engagement and social impact. Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of three years professional nursing experience in the clinical setting.
- Valid IL RN License
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and an accredited nurse program certificate.
- Knowledge of nursing skills in accordance with nursing standards in the Nurse Practice Act is required.
- Must have a current Illinois Registered Nurse license, and current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Will perform and delegate a variety of tasks to facilitate physician/office visits, including the responsibility and accountability for care provided by the LPN and Patient care technicians as assigned in accordance with nursing standards.
- Supervises work performed by department clinical staff. RN’s, LPN’s, PCT’s. Coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.
- Utilizes interactive communication with Manager, Physicians and other health care members to provide and implement a comprehensive and integrated plan of care for patients.
- Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and insures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
- Insures continuity and appropriateness of nursing care during all office hours on duty and acts as a resource regarding clinical issues of patient care. Supervises the daily staff assignments and re-assigns based on acuity, volume of patients, and staffing needs.
- May provide performance evaluation feedback to Supervisors and Managers on clinical staff.
- Directs patient flow problems as needed. Handles patient complaints during patient visits in the office
- Seeks opportunities to improve or enhance nursing and leadership skills through membership on safety or continuous quality improvement committees, or other special projects within the clinic.
- Resource nurse for dealing with staff and physician issues daily. Liasons between physicians, clinical staff, and patients.
- Insures staff compliance with federally mandated OSHA regulations.
- Performs other projects and duties as related to department objectives.
- Must be able to get along with others, to be a team player, to accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules. Ordering of vaccines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
