Registered Nurse- Cardiology

Job Summary

Position:
Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiology Practice

Department: 02050 AMG Downers Grove 3825 Highland Ave POB – Cardiology

Location:

3825 Highland Ave POB, Downers Grove, IL

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)

No weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes.

Pay Range: $35.50 – $53.25 per hour.

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety, continuously evaluating patient, team, and unit outcomes and taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics, practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriately delegates to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
• Maintains accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, or facilities within the service area to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, and assesses development over the life span to identify age‑specific care needs.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a Board‑approved nursing education program.
• Certification/Registration/License:
  Basic Life Support (BLS). Active registered nurse (RN) license, multi‑state compact or single‑state license with privileges in the service area.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking; time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; proficiency in operating computer functions (email, electronic records, digital platforms).
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, twist frequently; lift up to 35 lbs; perform a 150‑lb sliding transfer with a second person; functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch for IV insertion and other procedures; respond quickly to changes; may be exposed to hazardous waste, blood, and body fluids; protective clothing and equipment must be worn; physical testing may be required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.