Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients and practices within the scope of nursing practice and professional standards. The role includes guiding patient and family teaching and directing activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The RN communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The position also requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and appropriate reporting of child or adult abuse to the relevant agencies and the Hospital Social Worker. Patient privacy and confidentiality must be maintained. This is a full-time evening-shift role at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
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.
- At EDAP-certified facilities, complete required annual education.
- At non-OB facilities, obtain NRP certification 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 is 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 assigned Emergency Department patients.
- Guide patient and family teaching and direct activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- 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 requirements and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
- Voluntary benefit options
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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