Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: RN - Cardiology
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Required Travel: None

What you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least two (2) years overall nursing experience with at least 6 months in any of these areas: Emergency unit, CCU, ICU
• Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.
• Communicates effectively; able to work as a team with other allied health and nursing personnel.
• Current  RN Illinois license
• Must have ACLS within in 3 months of hire
• Must have American Heart Association CPR

General Summary:

As an experienced practitioner, is accountable for providing high quality, individualized, goal-directed care for all levels of patients in accordance with the philosophy of the Division of Nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the Hospital.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care of assigned cardiac patients based upon current nursing standards and practices.
• Administers cardiac stress testing including pharmacologic stress testing.
• Ability to interpret EKG rhythms and 12-lead EKGs
• Performs TEE, Cardioversion and Tilt Table exams
• Provides clinical guidance for staff in the provision of patient care.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic working environment and recognizes the need for action in emergency situations, and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Enhances own professional growth and development.
• Reads, discusses and evaluates current research for possible implementation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing/hospital policies and procedures, nursing committee activities, and unit-based quality assurance/improve activities.
• Demonstrates cost-containment in the provision of patient care.
• Perform IV puncture on outpatients

Other Functions

•  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
•  Develops and teach cardiac rehab educational programs focused on heart disease prevention.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Staff nurses working in specialty areas possess a knowledge of procedures specific to that patient population including age specific needs, e.g. a Staff Nurse working with pediatric patients would receive credentialing regarding the needs of children and adolescents. Each unit is responsible for providing specific credentialing.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Nurses, physicians
• Personnel of other departments
• Patients
• Family/friends of patients

ENVIRONMENT

• May be in an upright position and moving about most of the working time.
• May lift heavy objects.
• Use of computer.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, airborne diseases, blood and bodily fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities