Holy Cross Vascular Access RN

Summary

About Sinai Chicago

Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.
 
The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Chicago is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
 

A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community

Job Summary

 Perform nursing duties in support of patient care within the department necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of inpatients and/or outpatients undergoing diagnostic and invasive procedures. Delivers basic to advanced nursing care to patients in Interventional Radiology (IR), Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Cath Lab, and EP Lab. Administers medications, provides conscious sedation, and intra-procedural monitoring of patients status while undergoing procedures in IR, non-invasive Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine, Cath Lab, and EP Lab. Actively involved with assessment, planning, care, and education of patients and staff who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures within the department; willing to learn and/or expand skills in the insertion and management of advanced vascular access. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, departmental protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.

Education and Work Experience:

 On Call Optional

• Graduation of an accredited nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Six months of clinical experience in one of the following areas is required, preferably in CCU, ED, Adult Critical Care, or Telemetry.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience Preferred in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems.
Certifications/Licenses:
• Licensed Professional Nurse by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of employment

Benefits:
Sinai Health System’s goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing our fiscal commitments and obligations. Sinai Health Systems currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a healthcare program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Sinai Health Systems.
Registry (per diem) Caregivers are caregivers who work less than 1,000 hours in a calendar year. Registry caregivers are employees of Sinai Health System but are typically on an as-needed basis. These caregivers may be called upon to cover full-time or part-time caregivers during PTO events or sick leave as well as to provide supplemental coverage. Registry Caregivers are not eligible for Sinai’s benefit programs with the exception of Sick-C, PPO Medical Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and non-match-eligible contribution to the Sinai Health System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan.
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