Provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for individuals transitioning from critical care within a cardiovascular (CV) stepdown unit. The RN is responsible for monitoring complex patient conditions, administering medications, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in detecting and responding to changes in cardiac and neurological status.
Requirements:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required)
NIH Stroke Scale certification (required)
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of stepdown or progressive care experience
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
Manage cardiac telemetry and recognize rhythm changes
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery
Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to clinical protocols
Work Shift Details:
Registry, 7a-7pDepartment:
6-7 INPATIENT NURSINGBenefits for YouAt Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans
· Life Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Other voluntary benefit plans
· PTO and Sick time
· 401(k) plan with a match
· Wellness program
· Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$46.50 - $46.50The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
Skills Required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale certification
- Minimum of 1 year of stepdown or progressive care experience
What We Do
Silver Cross Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare provider serving Will County and southwest suburban communities since 1895. We have been recognized as a 100 Top Hospitals National Award winner 11 times, honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group 19 times, and are rated 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2024, Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #1 in Illinois for surgical care. With over 4,500 employees, physicians and volunteers, Silver Cross operates a 348-bed acute care hospital and 12 satellite facilities providing outpatient services and physician offices. We also operate a freestanding Emergency Department in Homer Glen, open 24/7, and 2 Urgent Care Centers, one in New Lenox on our main campus, and one in Mokena. We also operate Will County's ONLY Level III Perinatal Center with a 24-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through our collaboration with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. What's more, Silver Cross partners with Chicago's leading academic medical centers to bring our community world-class care close to home, including University of Chicago Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Rush University System for Health. Additionally, we partner with CTVSA (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgical Associates) for our nationally ranked heart program, as well as US HealthVest through the 100-bed Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, located directly across from our main hospital campus. To learn more about Silver Cross Hospital, visit silvercross.org.
