Registered Nurse

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee • Kankakee, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dedicated Telemetry team at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee as a Telemetry Nurse. This full-time night position involves caring for a diverse patient population with a focus on cardiac monitoring and stroke recovery. It's an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs looking to specialize in a high-acuity area within a supportive hospital environment. The team is characterized by strong teamwork, a family-oriented atmosphere, and long-tenured RNs and leadership committed to mentoring and professional growth. The hospital offers a great setting for new graduates to gain hands-on experience and develop leadership skills.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• Ventilator Management experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings
• Perform routine RN duties including assessments, bedside dialysis, and medication administration
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and improve outcomes
• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice
• Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Med/Surg/Telemetry Unit
• Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology
• Able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates
• $10,000 retention bonus
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Freedom to customize benefits to fit unique needs
• Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options for individual growth and well-being
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees