Internal Registry RN - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare • Olympia Fields, IL

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About The Position

The Internal Registry Registered Nurse delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is accountable for care provided to patients in the Emergency Department and works within the scope of practice while maintaining professional nursing standards. The role also includes directing and guiding patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel.

The RN communicates changes in a patient’s clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements for child and adult abuse, and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a temporary internal registry (per diem) assignment in Emergency Services in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, subject to ongoing review of staffing and operational needs. The night-shift compensation is listed as $60.00 per hour; the final starting compensation depends 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.
• ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintained current where required by the facility.
• For non-OB facilities, NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintained current.
• For trauma-designated facilities, TNCC within 12 months of hire and maintained current.

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 and remain accountable for care given to Emergency Department patients.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Follow EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements for child and adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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