Telemetry Registered Nurse

Advocate Health • Hazel Crest, IL

8d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Telemetry Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the telemetry unit, using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, adjusting care plans, coordinating resources, and collaborating with patients, families, and the care team to influence outcomes. The nurse promotes safety, follows evidence-based practices and ethical standards, and documents care accurately in the electronic health record.

The position may involve floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols. Physical requirements include frequent movement and patient-handling activities, and the role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases.

This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week with alternating weekends. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Advocate Health describes compensation, benefits, retirement offerings, and career-development programs as part of its Total Rewards package; program eligibility may vary based on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active RN multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state or states where nursing services are provided.
• Typically, one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable diseases.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Licensed nurses providing telehealth, telenursing, or virtual services must be licensed or hold practice privileges in the state where the client is located and must comply with applicable state laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

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.
• Competitive compensation, including applicable premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career-development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed