Internal Registry RN - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare • Olympia Fields, IL

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Emergency Services is responsible for delivering safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides direct patient care within the scope of practice and is accountable for the care delivered to patients in the Emergency Department. The nurse communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic results, and symptoms to physicians, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role also guides patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing-care standards. The position 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 temporary internal registry, per-diem assignment in Emergency Services at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, subject to ongoing evaluation of staffing needs and operational requirements. The stated compensation is $60.00 per hour, with the final starting compensation determined based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Hold a current, valid state Registered Nurse license.
• Have a current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain it.
• Have a current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
• Have a current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintain it.
• For applicable facilities, obtain an ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintain it.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, complete required annual education.
• At non-OB facilities, obtain an NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
• At trauma-designated facilities, obtain 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 the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for care delivered to Emergency Department patients.
• Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
• Respond promptly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions and responses to treatment.
• Guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing-care standards.
• Follow EMTALA requirements and report suspected child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the hospital social worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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