Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it’s a vocation

Worker Type:

Regular

Position Overview:

• Role: Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic
• Schedule: Full-time - Day Shift, Monday to Friday
• Location: Mount Vernon, Illinois

Compensation Range:

$28.30 - $45.28

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Our organization appreciates the unique skills and contributions of each team member. The compensation for this position is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but actual pay may vary in accordance with legal guidelines.

Position Summary:

This role involves providing direct nursing care in line with the established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and oversees patient care plans, monitoring and documenting patient conditions as necessary.
• Acts as the primary coordinator among various disciplines to ensure seamless patient care.
• Follows and executes orders from physicians and nursing staff.
• Evaluates and organizes discharge planning needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• May accompany physicians during rounds in inpatient settings.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge in nursing to meet the specific clinical and age-related needs of patients, as outlined in the department's Scope of Service.
• As a nurse within our organization, I will uphold the professional nursing standards as defined in our practice model, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to navigate the evolving health and nursing needs of our patients.
• Maintains a state of alertness and safety at all times.
• Performs 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 uses speech for effective oral communication.
• Constantly stands and walks.
• Frequently lifts, carries, and pushes/pulls items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly sits, reaches, and engages in data entry.
• Frequently utilizes vision for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Regularly uses smell to identify odors.
• Frequently employs hearing to receive verbal communication and detect body sounds or alarms.
• Occasionally lifts and moves objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasionally assists in lifting or moving patients.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, kneels, squats, twists, grips, and performs repetitive movements with feet/legs and hands/arms.
• Occasionally drives.
• Rarely crawls or runs.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

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)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Cardiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

We value our outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental 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 their earned, unpaid base pay 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.