Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology

Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiology Location: Chicago, IL Compensation: $72,000 – $99,000/year Type: Full time Department: Cardiology FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care while working towards health equity. We are building a community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago and are looking for a Cardiology Nurse to join our growing team. This position plays a vital role in delivering world-class healthcare to patients within the Cardiology Department, including assisting with stress tests and providing direct nursing care during diagnostic procedures. If you’re passionate about patient care, eager to be part of a collaborative team, and want to contribute to a healthcare model that values both the patient and the community, we want you to be part of our team! Duties and Responsibilities Direct Nursing Care: Provide nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the department. Stress Testing Procedures: Provide nursing care by assessing patients for pre-testing, including exercise stress testing, nuclear stress testing, stress echocardiograms (with or without the use of Definity), and Dobutamine stress tests. Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for stress testing procedures, including conducting patient interviews, obtaining medical histories, and obtaining patient consent and signatures. Patient Education: Conduct patient teaching related to nuclear imaging procedures, including explaining potential risks and complications. Vitals and Monitoring: Assess the patient’s blood pressure, pulse, respirations, lung sounds, and establish Peripheral Intravenous (IV) access. EKG Monitoring: Set up and monitor the patient through 12-lead EKG stress testing, identifying and interpreting EKG rhythms. Emergency Care: Apply ACLS algorithms if patients experience heart problems or cardiac arrest during procedures, including administering resuscitation pharmacological agents, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway placement, and suctioning. Monitor Patient Conditions: Monitor the patient during testing to identify any changes in condition that would necessitate the termination of testing. Understand and act on contraindications, positive findings, medical reasons, or patient fatigue/tolerance. General Cardiology Nursing: Provide general Cardiology Nursing duties in the Cardiology Department outside of the Cardiac Imaging Center duties as needed. Must-Have Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of Illinois. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required. Strong knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures and care. Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Experience handling acute injuries and illnesses (experience in med/surg or OR background preferred). Excellent patient care and nursing skills. Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Additional Requirements Experience: Previous experience in cardiology or a similar clinical setting preferred. Experience with stress testing procedures and EKG interpretation is preferred. Benefits Paid Sick Time: Available after 90 days of employment. Paid Vacation Time: Available after 90 days of employment. Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits: Eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month. Short and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance: Available after 30 days of employment. Skills and Abilities Strong patient care skills and ability to perform assessments. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong communication skills to educate and inform patients regarding procedures. Ability to remain calm and responsive in emergency situations. Knowledge of medical equipment used in stress testing and cardiac procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr