Staff Nurse- Cardiology

Duly Health and Care • New Lenox, IL

3d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides high-quality support to physicians in meeting patients’ medical needs under general supervision. The role uses current nursing practices to deliver patient-centered care and service excellence, and serves as an initial point of contact and patient advocate for patient-related issues. The nurse works as part of a health care team and communicates with patients, physicians, and other care providers.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, based in New Lenox, with travel required.

Requirements

• Current Illinois RN licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to work well with others, be a team player, accept constructive criticism from a supervisor, and follow work rules.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably at least one year of professional nursing experience in a clinical or hospital setting; new graduates may be considered under specific circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for physicians.
• Take vital signs, record medical history and symptoms, and ensure medical charts and laboratory results are available and complete.
• Perform telephone triage and patient education, handle physician and pharmacy calls, and assist with appointments, hospital tests, or admissions.
• Administer prescribed immunizations and minor treatments, and document these activities in patient charts.
• Assist physicians with procedures as necessary.
• Clean and stock examination rooms, prepare instruments for procedures, and maintain a list of needed medical supplies.
• Complete paperwork, including orders for laboratory tests and x-rays, and school or work notes.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and check and restock the medication cabinet as necessary.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns as a liaison between the physician and patient.
• Report test results to patients as directed by the physician.
• Perform required OSHA controls and assist with narcotic counts.
• Perform other projects and duties related to department objectives, including additional duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively as a team player, accept constructive criticism from a supervisor, and follow work rules.
• Provide patient-centered care that demonstrates service excellence, care, concern, respect, and cooperation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance.
• No-cost mental health benefit.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 annual tuition reimbursement.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay, and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
• Potential shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree