Internal Registry RN - Emergency Services

Saint Francis Hospital • Evanston, IL

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About The Position

The Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) works in Emergency Services at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE day-shift assignment expected to last 12 weeks, though staffing needs may result in adjustments. Compensation is listed at $60.00 per hour.

The RN delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct care within the scope of practice. The RN is accountable for care provided to patients in the Emergency Department, guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel, and communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians. The role requires responding promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response, knowledge of EMTALA and abuse-reporting requirements, and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

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.
• At facilities requiring it, ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintained current.
• At non-OB facilities, NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintained current.
• At trauma-designated facilities, TNCC within 12 months of hire and maintained current.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At non-trauma facilities, TNCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards.
• Be accountable for care provided to 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 patients’ conditions or responses 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