Registered Nurse Cardiology

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group
• Department/Specialty: Cardiology
• Schedule: Day shift l Full-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Conduct expert phone triage to identify chief complaints and symptoms, prioritizing urgent needs and critical results for immediate action.
• Partner with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care plans and deliver timely instructions to patients.
• Streamline clinic operations by managing medication refills, securing prior authorizations, and providing direct support to providers.
• Triage urgent patient needs, critical results, review testing and lab results
• Schedule for specialized procedures while providing comprehensive patient education regarding testing and preparation.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• Must have 3 to 5 years of RN experience in Cardio, ER, Critical Care or Tele.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Conduct expert phone triage to identify chief complaints and symptoms, prioritizing urgent needs and critical results for immediate action.
• Partner with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care plans and deliver timely instructions to patients.
• Streamline clinic operations by managing medication refills, securing prior authorizations, and providing direct support to providers.
• Triage urgent patient needs, critical results, review testing and lab results
• Schedule for specialized procedures while providing comprehensive patient education regarding testing and preparation.

Qualifications

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• Must have 3 to 5 years of RN experience in Cardio, ER, Critical Care or Tele.