Internal Registry RN - Emergency Services

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee • Kankakee, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Registry RN provides safe patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse delivers direct care within their scope of practice, guides patient and family teaching, and directs the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The RN is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients, communicates changes in clinical condition and diagnostic results to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment. The role requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, as well as maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, though staffing needs may be reviewed and adjusted according to operational requirements. The position is temporary, PRN, and scheduled for nights at St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee. Compensation is listed at $60.00 per hour; the exact starting compensation is determined during hiring based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Guide patient and family teaching and direct the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards.
• Remain accountable for the care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients.
• Communicate changes in a patient's clinical condition, 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 report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed