Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Mercy Medical Center • Aurora, IL

1d • $35 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides safe, direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients and works within the scope of practice and standards of professional nursing care. The role includes guiding patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel. The nurse communicates changes in a patient's clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The position requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and of reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a full-time day position at Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

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.
• For applicable facility-specific requirements, ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintained current.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, complete required annual education.
• At non-OB facilities, obtain 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).
• At non-trauma facilities, TNCC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for the care given to assigned Emergency Department patients.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel.
• Communicate patient clinical changes, diagnostic study results, and symptomatology to the physician.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
• Know and follow EMTALA regulations and reporting procedures for child or adult abuse, including reporting to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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