Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Telemetry-7a-7p
About The Position
This fast-paced 50-bed unit specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, caring for patients with a variety of complex cardiac diagnoses such as COPD, CHF, and A Fib. The unit also cares for post open heart surgical patients and some post cardiac interventional procedures (cardiac cath, pacemakers), and has a designated area for observation patients. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686-bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center, and level 3 perinatal center, offering innovative services, advanced technology, and national recognition for quality patient care, including five-time Magnet Designee status. Accolades include 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation, Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report, FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals, Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a new 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and a new 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit. At Advocate Health, nurses are expected to lead with purpose, compassion, and boldness, joining a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces. Nurses are empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity, shaping the future of health through bedside care, community involvement, research, and education. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients, engages in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, and is nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. The system 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. Advocate Health is committed to providing equitable care for all and provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS within 6 months of hire
- 1 year minimum of Telemetry or Medical/Surgical nursing experience
Responsibilities
- Providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication
- Leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
