Registered Nurse (RN) - Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, a 25-bed unit caring for diverse patient populations who require telemetry monitoring for medical, surgical, or cardiac-related issues, or ventilator support. The hospital is a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma and teaching hospital. The position provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Nurses use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate communication, and clinical skills to help create a safe patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care. This full-time position is based in Park Ridge, Illinois, with a night schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends and holidays. The stated pay range is $38.20–$57.30.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- A 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 certification within 6 months of hire.
- At least 1 year of Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Ventilator experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassionate communication, and clinical skills in patient care.
- Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.
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 and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Shift, on-call, and other premium pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
