Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift Information

Night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Minimum Experience Required

A minimum of 2 years of experience is required.

Certifications/Requirements

• Current Illinois Nursing License
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Description

We are seeking an experienced RN for our Medical Surgical and Cardiac Telemetry units. Extensive cardiac experience is required. The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, and education verification is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and state laws/practice acts.
• Document according to standards of care.
• Develop, initiate, and execute a patient care plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or hospital policy, including patient and family instruction.
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.
• Utilize clinical expertise to provide guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s longitudinal plan of care.
• Employ critical thinking regarding patient safety and experience and escalate issues to the appropriate chain of command as needed.

Holiday Coverage

Holiday coverage is required.