Registered Nurse-Cardio Vascular Thoracic ICU .9 7p
About The Position
Under the general supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse, the Registered Nurse renders nursing care to patients in the Cardiovascular Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). The role provides 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 for patients. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule. The role may require working weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing. Certain positions may require taking call.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Illinois RN license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- 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; unique situations are assessed case by case.
- Ability to work with potentially infectious specimens and patients and to respond to patients in a timely manner while accessing all areas of the unit.
Responsibilities
- Render nursing care to patients within the unit under the general supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct or indirect patient care using generalized knowledge and practical nursing skills.
- Collaborate with registered nurses, physical and multidisciplinary healthcare team members to support a high standard of patient care.
- Respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
- Assist in evacuating patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
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
- Other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Potential sign-on bonus up to $10,000
- Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
