Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department delivers safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct care within the scope of practice. The nurse is accountable for the care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients and communicates with physicians about changes in clinical condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms. The role requires responding quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment. The nurse is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. The nurse also directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards. The position is full-time on the day shift at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. Compensation is listed as $35.35 to $53.58, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
- For facilities requiring it, obtain an ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintain it current.
- At EDAP-certified facilities, complete required annual education.
- At non-OB facilities, obtain an NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain it current.
- At trauma-designated facilities, obtain and maintain Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification within 12 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- TNCC for 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 delivered to assigned Emergency Department patients.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients' clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or 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 coverage
- Paid time off
- 401K 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; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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