Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department ER

Saint Francis Hospital•Evanston, IL

2d•$35 - $54

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The nurse 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 nurse is directly accountable for the care provided to assigned patients, communicates changes in clinical condition and diagnostic results to physicians, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in a patient’s condition or response to treatment. The role requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and procedures for reporting child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker, as well as maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. This is a full-time, evening-shift position. Saint Francis Hospital offers a compensation estimate of $35.35 to $53.58, with the exact starting compensation determined based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefit options.

Requirements

Hold a current, valid state RN license.
Hold a current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain it.
Obtain a current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
Obtain a current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintain it.
Facility-specific: obtain an ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintain it, where required.
Facility-specific: complete required annual education at EDAP-certified facilities.
Facility-specific: at non-OB facilities, obtain an NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
Facility-specific: at trauma-designated facilities, complete and maintain TNCC within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
TNCC preferred 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.
Maintain standards of professional nursing care.
Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients.
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 reporting procedures for suspected child or adult abuse.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.