Registered Nurse (RN)-9S Telemetry Unit2

Department:

35210 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Telemetry: 9 South

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

The 9 South Cardiac Telemetry Unit is a specialized 44-bed department dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with cardiovascular conditions. We care for individuals experiencing heart rhythm abnormalities, blood pressure irregularities, chest pain, and those recovering from cardiac procedures such as cardiac catheterizations and ablations.

With a 3-4:1 & 4-5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, our team ensures personalized attention and continuous cardiac monitoring using advanced telemetry technology. Nurses in this department play a critical role in early detection of cardiac changes, rapid intervention, and patient education to promote recovery and prevent complications.

Our staffing model is designed to support excellence in care and professional growth, including:

• •Registered Nurses (RNs) providing direct patient care
• •Nursing Assistants supporting daily patient needs
• •RN Leads offering clinical leadership and guidance
• •Nursing Professional Development Specialist fostering education and competency
• •Unit Manager ensuring operational efficiency and team support

We pride ourselves on a collaborative, patient-centered approach, working closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality care. Our environment promotes teamwork, continuous learning, and the use of evidence-based practices to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

Weekend and holiday rotations.

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

• •Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• •Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• •Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• •Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• •Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• •May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• •Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• •Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• •Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• •Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• •Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• •May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• •Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License

• •Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• •Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services

Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.

Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• •Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• •Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• •Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• •Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• •Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• •Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• •Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• •Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• •Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• •May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• •Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• •Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• •Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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