Department:

12525 TeleHealth: System Nursing - Central Telemetry

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3 - 12s 7a-730p Oak Brook Center

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

*****Tele Experience Preferred*****

Major Responsibilities:

Telemetry or stepdown or critical care or arrhythmia RN experienceInvolved with team education and presentationsEngages in various committees and/or leads committeesFamiliar with Philips and functionalityEPIC knowledgeWord, Excel, PowerPoint Standardized telemetry workflows and escalation algorithmAble to take the charge role for the shift.  Assist with staffingQuality and PI audits and dataReviews patients EMR, patients on antiarrhythmic, identifies opportunities, has RN to RN conversations. Resource for bedside RNs and on-site telemetry techniciansRounding withing the department with purposeIdentify real time opportunities for improvement or safety concernsGiving feedback to leadershipAssisting in development of initiatives, best practices, and workflowsProviding 1:1 real time constructive feedback/peer feedback to teammates.Reporting safety concernsMagnet involvement, including literature review  Creating education and skills day

Experience

Typically requires 2-3 years of experience in clinical nursing. Telemetry or stepdown or critical care or arrhythmia RN experience and Knowledge of telemetry workflows and rhythm interpretation skills preferred.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) 

Certification preferred

Certification / Registration / License 

Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. Active, unrestricted 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. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Customer service skillsManaging up others.  Involved in teammate moraleHigh reliability, ask clarifying questions, question and verify, cross check, and star. 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.Must be able to walk up/downstairs (four flights max)Must be able to work 12 hours a dayMust have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch.         Perform physical safety interventions such as 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 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 as unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. 

Preferred Job Requirements 

Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.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.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.).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.

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.