Internal Registry RN - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The RN directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards in Telemetry. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for care provided to patients in the Emergency Department. The role includes communicating changes in a patient’s clinical condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to the physician; responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response; understanding EMTALA regulations and abuse-reporting requirements; and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a temporary, PRN night assignment at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, though staffing needs may be reviewed and adjusted based on operational requirements. Compensation is listed as $60.00 per hour, with the actual starting rate determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained current.
• Current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintained current.
• For facilities requiring it, obtain and maintain an ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, complete required annual education.
• At non-OB facilities, obtain and maintain an NRP certificate within 90 days of hire.
• At trauma-designated facilities, obtain and maintain TNCC within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• TNCC preferred at non-trauma facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain professional nursing care standards in Telemetry.
• Take direct responsibility and accountability for patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Communicate patient clinical changes, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to the physician.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Follow EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements for child and adult abuse, including reporting to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed