Internal Registry - RN - Emergency Services

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee • Kankakee, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Emergency Services is responsible for delivering safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and is accountable for the care delivered to patients in the Emergency Department. The role includes guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

The RN communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including diagnostic study results and symptoms, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The position requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, as well as maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a temporary, PRN assignment at St. Mary’s Hospital – Kankakee, scheduled for nights. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, though staffing needs may be reviewed and adjusted based on operational requirements. Compensation is listed at $60 per hour, with the starting amount determined based 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, as a facility-specific requirement.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, complete required annual education.
• At non-OB facilities, obtain and maintain an NRP certificate within 90 days of hire.
• At trauma-designated facilities, obtain and maintain TNCC within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• TNCC at non-trauma facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for care provided 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 to physicians, including diagnostic study results and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions and responses to treatment.
• Follow EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed