Internal Registry RN - Emergency Services

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

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About The Position

Saint Francis Hospital is hiring a Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse for Emergency Services in Evanston, Illinois. This full-time, 0.9 FTE assignment is for the night shift and is expected to last 12 weeks, although staffing needs may be evaluated on an ongoing basis and the assignment may be adjusted based on operational requirements. Compensation is listed at $60.00 per hour; the exact starting rate will be determined during applicant selection based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

The Registered Nurse delivers safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct care within the scope of practice. The role is accountable for patient care in the Emergency Department and includes communicating changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, responding promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response, and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. The nurse also guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel, maintains professional nursing standards, and follows applicable EMTALA and abuse-reporting requirements.

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.
• For applicable facilities, ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintained current.
• For non-OB facilities, NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintained current.
• For trauma-designated facilities, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire and maintained.

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 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 a patient's 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.

What This Job Offers

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