Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Tele

Advocate Health

5d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works full time on a 24-bed cardiac unit at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Illinois. The unit serves cardiac, observation, and neuro patients. The scheduled hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the position may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The role includes monitoring patient conditions, adapting care plans, coordinating resources and collaborating with the care team to influence outcomes. The RN supports a culture of safety, evaluates outcomes, maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols. The position calls for effective communication, delegation, conflict resolution, ethical practice, and collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary colleagues. The nurse participates in unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice, and pursues professional development and required education and certifications. The RN must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. The role involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and assisting with a 150-pound sliding transfer with a second person. It also requires functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, fine hand manipulation, and operation of foot pedals. The nurse may need to perform patient safety interventions and may be exposed to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, using protective equipment as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, one year of clinical nursing experience is required.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to use protective clothing and equipment when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, collaborate with the team, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions and perform physical safety interventions, including restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.