Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

Job Summary Registered Nurse – Cardiology Clinic Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Responsibilities Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. May round with physician in an inpatient setting. Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department’s Scope of Service. Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to current and evolving health and nursing needs of patients and populations. Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience: No experience required. Physical Requirements: Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication; constant standing and walking; frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.; frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry; frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors; frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors; frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.; occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.; occasional lifting/moving of patients; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements; occasional driving; rare crawling and running. License and Certifications State of work location: Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Schedule Day Shift (Monday–Friday), 40 hours per week. Benefits SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, upfront tuition coverage, and other benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement SSM Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr