Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Unit - Days
About The Position
Position Highlights: Position: Registered Nurse - Mixed Cardiac/Tele and Neuro/Stroke Unit Location: Elmhurst Main Hospital Campus Full-Time: 36/hr week Hours: 7:00am – 7:30pm (4-5 weekends in a 6 week period) and rotating holiday track What you will do: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs. Provides virtual and bedside nursing to assigned patients. This includes monitoring and caring for patients. Communicates patient care information to the bedside RN. Acts as a knowledge resource to the bedside RN. May provide medication reconciliation, completion of procedure checklists, second nurse sign off for meds/skin checks, contacts families, answers questions for the patient and/or family, etc. Performs patient/family education and discharge planning. Documents patient interactions via EPIC
Requirements
- Associate Degree or higher in Nursing
- If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)
- Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfathered OR RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021
- Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
- Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of start date in position
- Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within in 6 months of start date in position
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Nursing
- 1 year of bedside inpatient nursing experience in an acute care setting, highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
- Provides virtual and bedside nursing to assigned patients.
- Communicates patient care information to the bedside RN.
- Acts as a knowledge resource to the bedside RN.
- May provide medication reconciliation, completion of procedure checklists, second nurse sign off for meds/skin checks, contacts families, answers questions for the patient and/or family, etc.
- Performs patient/family education and discharge planning.
- Documents patient interactions via EPIC
Benefits
- Premium pay for eligible employees
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
