Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac 7am to 7pm Full Time

Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Unit Scheduled Hours: 7am to 7pm Full time RN experience required 24 Bed Cardiac Unit Cardiac, Observation, and Neuro Patients Competitive Benefit Package Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement Job Summary Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Position Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in a BSN completion program completed within four years. Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain an AAH recognized nursing certification within one year of hire or become eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later. Current AHA CPR Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing Certain positions may need to take call Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when the patient is unable to assist, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advocate Health Care