Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare • Elgin, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The RN directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards. In the Emergency Department, the RN is directly responsible and accountable for assigned patients, communicates changes in clinical condition and diagnostic results to physicians, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response. The RN must know EMTALA regulations and procedures for reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, and must maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

This full-time evening position is at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. The stated compensation range is $35.35 to $53.58; the actual starting compensation is determined during hiring based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and access to professional development opportunities.

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, if required by the facility.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, complete required annual education.
• At non-OB facilities, obtain NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain current.
• 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 assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards.
• Provide and remain accountable for care of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Know EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education opportunities and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.
• Voluntary benefit options.

What This Job Offers

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