Registered Nurse RN- Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

5d•$43•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. We’re proud to share that Saint Francis Hospital has been recognized as one of the top community hospitals—an honor that reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. Come thrive with us at Saint Francis Hospital—where your work matters and your future is bright.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
Trauma designated facilities: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within 12 months of hire and maintain.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Non-trauma facilities, TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice
directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry
directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department
communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology
capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment
knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker
maintains patient privacy and confidentiality