Registered Nurse- (RN) Cardio Vascular Thoracic ICU

Advocate Health

3d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse, the Registered Nurse renders nursing care to patients in the Cardio Vascular Thoracic ICU. 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 teams to ensure the highest possible standard of patient care. The position is full-time, with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule and 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• At least 1 year of previous nursing experience.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Obtain certification in the current area of specialty once eligibility requirements are met.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when a patient cannot assist, use patient-handling equipment with at least one other team member when available; unique lifting or movement situations are assessed case by case.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing.

Responsibilities

• Render nursing care to patients within the unit under general supervision.
• Provide direct or indirect patient care using generalized knowledge and practical nursing skills.
• Collaborate with registered nurses, physical and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support high standards of patient care.
• Assist in evacuating patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
• Respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
• Work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing needs.
• 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 and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level