RN - Cardiovascular Care Unit; Intermediate

Registered Nurse (RN)

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

• 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 d/c multiple patients each day. The department culture is focused on teamwork, ensuring that patients' needs are met working closely with interdisciplinary partners. Resources:
  Charge nurse, heart failure nurse, cardiac rehab, case manager/social work, respiratory and pharmacy.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used:
  Nursing skills:
  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.

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Qualifications:

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:

H.S. Diploma/GED;
Associate's Degree,

Work Experience:

Responsibilities Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.

Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.

Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.

Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.

Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.

Maintain clean and tidy work environment. Maintain hospital and unit based competencies. Hourly Rounding on patients. Proactively seek out opportunities to assist internal and external customers.

Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $36.8per hour - $59.89per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent 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.