Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Olympia Fields Hospital • Olympia Fields, IL

20d • $35 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Emergency Services at Olympia Fields Hospital is accountable for delivering safe, direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse communicates with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role also includes directing and guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse must understand EMTALA regulations, report child or adult abuse to the appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker, and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain it current.
• Current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintain it current.
• ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintain it current, where required by the facility.
• 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) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• TNCC certification at non-trauma facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
• Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients.
• 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.
• Apply knowledge of EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed