Chicago Rn Jobs in Kankakee, IL (NOW HIRING)

The TELEMETRY REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider who through education and experience possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing severe, but not life-threatening, conditions requiring moderately complex clinical assessment, therapies, and interventions. He/she applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to moderately complex conditions, therapies and interventions.

He/she initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Telemetry Unit.

ATC Healthcare is currently looking for a Telemetry Nurse for per-diem hospital assignment in Kankakee, IL. Days and nights are available!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $46.00/hour  

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

LICENSURE

Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience as an RN in a Telemetry Unit in the last three years. May be required to float between ICU/Tele

CREDENTIALS

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially

infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.

• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.

• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on

individual needs and condition.

• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in

accordance with client facility’s protocols.

• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation

of an individualized plan of care.

• Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate

and timely fashion.

• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.

• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing

interventions.

• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client advanced adult resuscitation

protocols, as applicable.

• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with

the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural

diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.

• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.

• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on

individualized patient assessment.

• Maintains competency in post-acute (telemetry) care by participating in continuing education

programs and meets state specific requirements.

• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as

set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.

• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE