RN - Cardiovascular Care Unit; Intermediate

Overview

$10,000 Sign on Bonus RN > 1yr 3yr Commitment External Applicants Only

Must have at least 1 year as an RN in the inpatient hospital setting.

• Number of beds on unit: 18
• Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): 18 years and older. Cardiac arrhythmia, chest pain, CHF, pacemakers, ablations, heart attacks (MI), and cardiac interventions.
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:4-5
• Department culture and resources: CVCU is a fast paced, high patient turnover unit. We admit and discharge multiple patients each day. The department culture focuses on teamwork and ensuring patients’ needs are met working closely with interdisciplinary partners. Resources include a charge nurse, heart failure nurse, cardiac rehab, case manager/social work, respiratory and pharmacy.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used:
  Assessment, IV, managing cardiac drips, post‑procedure care, discharge teaching, and completing admissions. Equipment: IV pumps, SCD machines, bedside monitors, cardiac monitoring, oxygen, ambulation equipment, lift equipment.

Certifications:

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year
- American Heart Association (AHA);
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
- American Heart Association (AHA).

Education:

High school diploma/GED or associate's degree.

• Perform all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care to assure integration of information for the healthcare team.
• Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop an appropriate plan of care based on unit standards and patient/family needs.
• Implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modify plan of care based on continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicate with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offer constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identify own learning needs and take initiative to begin appropriate solutions.
• Fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
• Maintain hospital and unit‑based competencies.
• Perform hourly rounding on patients.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to assist internal and external customers.

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The compensation range for this position is $36.8 per hour to $59.89 per hour, representing a good‑faith minimum and maximum range at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.