Registered Nurse - Stepdown

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Location: Midwest Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus: Please consult with your recruiter regarding eligibility for the sign-on bonus!

Benefits: We offer a competitive and affordable health insurance package, which includes:

• Daily pay options!
• Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement annually.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• A variety of competitive health insurance plans and wellness programs.
• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).

Please note that benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, and exclusions may apply.

Job Summary:

The role involves providing direct nursing care in environments where patients require intricate assessments and interventions, adhering to the established policies and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather comprehensive information from patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to create a complete understanding of the patient's needs.
• Analyze and synthesize assessment data to identify relevant diagnoses or conditions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to determine optimal outcomes.
• Formulate a care plan that outlines strategies and alternatives to achieve desired outcomes, utilizing clinical judgment in partnership with patients and the care team.
• Execute the care plan, ensuring a safe environment and coordinating efforts with patients and the healthcare team.
• Assess processes and progress towards achieving goals and outcomes.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, reflecting on personal performance and staying updated with current knowledge.
• Communicate effectively across all practice areas, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Utilize clinical inquiry and integrate best practices into care.
• Apply evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge to critical care nursing, ensuring care meets the specific needs of patients.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly use speech for oral communication.
• Consistently stand and walk.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lift or move patients and objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Engage in frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry.
• Utilize vision for near and far distances and to distinguish colors.
• Employ hearing to receive verbal communication and detect alarms.
• Occasionally perform bending, stooping, kneeling, and other movements.
• Rarely engage in crawling or running.

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications:

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Or one of the following:
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Work Shift: Day Shift

Job Type: Employee

Department: CV Intermediate Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits:

We value our outstanding employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.