Registered Nurse (RN) - Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit

Advocate Health • Park Ridge, IL

1d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a 25-bed Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, providing nursing care to diverse patient populations with medical, surgical, or cardiac-related needs requiring telemetry monitoring and, in some cases, ventilator support. The unit is part of a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma teaching hospital and offers exposure to complex medical issues and opportunities to develop nursing skills and knowledge.

The RN provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and skilled communication to help create a safe patient environment and a positive experience across the continuum of care. The position is full time, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule, 36 hours per week, and work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• An active 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 six months of hire.
• At least one 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 and clinical decision-making in patient care.
• Communicate compassionately and skillfully while contributing to a safe patient environment and positive 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.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other circumstances.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed