Position Highlights:
- Sign on bonus: None
- Position: RN - Cardiology
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Full Time
- Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Required Travel: None
What you will need:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least two (2) years overall nursing experience with at least 6 months in any of these areas: Emergency unit, CCU, ICU.
- Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.
- Communicates effectively; able to work as a team with other allied health and nursing personnel.
- Current RN Illinois license.
- Must have ACLS within 3 months of hire.
- Must have American Heart Association CPR.
General Summary:
As an experienced practitioner, you will be accountable for providing high quality, individualized, goal-directed care for all levels of patients in accordance with the philosophy of the Division of Nursing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of assigned cardiac patients based upon current nursing standards and practices.
- Administers cardiac stress testing including pharmacologic stress testing.
- Ability to interpret EKG rhythms and 12-lead EKGs.
- Performs TEE, Cardioversion, and Tilt Table exams.
- Provides clinical guidance for staff in the provision of patient care.
- Maintains a safe, therapeutic working environment and recognizes the need for action in emergency situations.
- Enhances own professional growth and development.
- Reads, discusses, and evaluates current research for possible implementation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing/hospital policies and procedures, nursing committee activities, and unit-based quality assurance/improvement activities.
- Demonstrates cost-containment in the provision of patient care.
- Performs IV puncture on outpatients.
Other Functions:
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- Develops and teaches cardiac rehab educational programs focused on heart disease prevention.
PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Staff nurses working in specialty areas possess knowledge of procedures specific to that patient population including age-specific needs. Each unit is responsible for providing specific credentialing.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
N/A
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
- Nurses, physicians.
- Personnel of other departments.
- Patients.
- Family/friends of patients.
ENVIRONMENT:
- May be in an upright position and moving about most of the working time.
- May lift heavy objects.
- Use of computer.
- Potential for exposure to chemicals, airborne diseases, blood, and bodily fluids.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Benefits:
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Discounted Parking at designated locations.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account Options.
- Retirement Options with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
- Community Involvement Opportunities.
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