Registered Nurse, ER

City of Hope • Zion, IL

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About The Position

City of Hope is hiring a Registered Nurse for its emergency department. The nurse provides direct, compassionate patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting, including triage, assessment, prioritization, treatment, and response to emergency situations. The role involves working three 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and attending in-house Code Blue and Rapid Response calls as required.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of emergency or critical care experience.
• Graduate of an NLNAC- or CCNE-accredited school of nursing.
• State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained while in the position.
• ACLS certification upon hire and maintained while in the position.
• PALS certification upon hire or obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained while in the position.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 6 months of hire and maintained while in the position.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• Competence in patient triage and medical screening exams using established protocols.
• Knowledge and use of vasoactive medications.
• Ability to read and operate a cardiac monitor, recognize normal and abnormal rhythms, and institute appropriate interventions.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology certification through ONCC when eligible, or 6 oncology continuing education credits each year (18 total every 3 years) for the Oncology Commission on Cancer cycle.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, assess their condition, and prioritize care needs using established protocols.
• Perform clinical assessments, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide treatment in accordance with department protocols and patient needs.
• Manage complex patient situations using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and assist with life-saving procedures, including CPR and other emergency protocols.
• Read and operate cardiac monitors, recognize normal and abnormal rhythms, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Identify signs and symptoms of emergent or life-threatening conditions and follow applicable protocols, policies, and procedures to meet goal times.
• Attend in-house Code Blue and Rapid Response calls as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level