Registered Nurse-IMCU Cardiac /Neuro Day shift

Company: Advocate Health Care
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 5, 2020

Job Description:

Over its nearly 40-year history, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital has evolved into a recognized national leader in health care. Good Samaritan Hospital has been named to the 100 Top Hospitals list six times and is the only health care organization in the state to earn the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, achieving the honor in 2010. Good Samaritan Hospital features DuPage County's only Level I trauma center, a certified Level III neonatal intensive care unit and received the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet-- recognition for nursing excellence. A range of services are offered at the hospital, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, stroke care, obstetrics and gynecology, and low-dose diagnostic imaging. Good Samaritan Hospital is part of Advocate Health Care.We help--people live wellIMCU RN DAY SHIFT This is a high acuity Cardiac and Stroke Unit. 4-5 patient ratio.--This is a Three 12hr _DAY__ shift position-7:00 am-7:30pm--and every other weekend.--Full---time benefit eligibilityHIGHLIGHTS for a CAREER AT GOOD SAMARITAN:What we do really well...--Onboard, orient and train our RN & Nurse LeadersExpanding New Bed Tower---New Unit March 2017-all private roomsTop level Associate engagement scoresLevel 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke designated facilityMagnet--designation by American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellenceMalcolm--Baldrige National Quality Award--- the only health care organization to earn this prestigious designationNamed 100 Top Hospitals--list six times,--Top 15 Best Places to Work--in IL and--Top 10 in Diversity and Inclusion--for Hospitals and Health Systems and named--Chicago Tribune Best Places to Work (2016)--WHAT YOU WILL DO: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.WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE TO QUALIFY:Graduate from an accredited school of nursingBSN preferred for experienced new hire nurses.Certification in your current area of specialty once meeting eligibility requirements.Current Illinois RN licenseCurrent CPR--Minimum 1 year of experience:--May be In Med/Surg or Telemetry preferred--Successfully completes ECG course and annual examCompletes and maintains ACLS certification--About Advocate Health Care--Advocate Health Care, named among the nation's Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state's largest integrated children's network, the state's largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the area's largest home health care companies, and the region's largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.

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