Registered Nurse (RN)-Cardiac Stepdown Unit Cardiac Step Down Unit1

Advocate Health

6d•$38 - $57

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse, the Registered Nurse renders nursing care to patients within the Cardiac Step Down Unit. The service consists of direct or indirect patient care requiring generalized knowledge and practical nursing skills. The nurse collaborates with registered nurses, physical and multidisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure the highest possible standard of care to patients. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Illinois RN license.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Obtain certification in the current area of specialty once eligibility requirements are met.
Current AHA CPR certification.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, patient-handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available.
Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
Ability to work routinely with potentially infectious specimens and patients.

Responsibilities

Render direct or indirect nursing care to patients within the unit under general supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse.
Collaborate with registered nurses, physical and multidisciplinary healthcare team members to support the highest possible standard of patient care.
Respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
Assist with evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
Work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as needed to accommodate staffing.
Take call when required for certain positions.

Benefits

Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Shift and on-call premium pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.