Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Memorial Health • Lincoln, IL

5d • $30 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse-ED, you will be responsible for the care of a designated group of patients in a structured setting through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Illinois required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• 12 months experience as a registered nurse is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS (provider or instructor), PALS (provider or instructor) or ENPC, TNCC or TNS, and ECRN certifications preferred within 1 year, and required within 2 years of hire date.
• ECRN certification is only required of full- and part-time staff.
• BSN preferred for Clinical Nurse I and II.
• BSN required for Clinical Nurse III.
• Enrollment in BSN or MSN program or completion of minimum of BSN required for Clinical Nurse IV.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcome, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Performs nursing bedside procedures including but not limited to accucheck and rapid strept.
• Interviews patients and /or family to obtain required history and determine appropriate Triage status.
• Initiates IV access and administers fluid therapy in safe manner.
• Assists physicians with multiple bedside procedures including but not limited to chest tube insertion, intubation, suturing, lumbar puncture, etc.
• Accurately cares for patients receiving forensic care, ie. Blood alcohol levels, workers compensation, rape, patient abuse.
• Provides patient teaching relative to presenting conditions.
• Completes 12 lead EKG’s.
• Completes process for admission, discharge and transfer appropriately.
• Assures that department is survey-ready at all times.
• Communicates effectively with ED physicians and team members.
• Administers blood and blood components in a safe manner.
• Provides safe patient care during patient transport utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level