Internal Registry - RN - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Emergency Services at St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and is accountable for care delivered to patients in the Emergency Department. The nurse also guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

The nurse communicates with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response. The role requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker. Patient privacy and confidentiality must be maintained. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, subject to ongoing review and adjustment based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• 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 and maintain NRP certification 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) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• TNCC 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 Emergency Department patients.
• Guide patient and family teaching and the 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 and response 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform

What This Job Offers

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