ER Registered Nurse

Hopedale Medical Complex•Hopedale, IL

1h•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our Hospital Emergency Department on a Part-Time or PRN basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse looking for additional flexibility while remaining part of a collaborative hospital team. Our ER nurses provide high-quality care in a community hospital environment with low nurse-to-patient ratios and strong support from physicians and other healthcare professionals. The primary assignment for this position is the Emergency Department, with cross-training and occasional assignment to the Medical-Surgical floor as patient care and staffing needs require.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
Ability to respond effectively and calmly in emergency and high-stress situations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient care responsibilities.
Knowledge of infection prevention, universal precautions, and exposure control practices.
Willingness to cross-train and work in both the Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical areas.
Ability and willingness to work the overnight shift, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department and/or ICU experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor patient conditions.
Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized patient care.
Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions based on patient needs.
Administer medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as ordered.
Carry out physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and transportation while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Operate and maintain proficiency with equipment, instruments, supplies, and procedures relevant to the Emergency Department.
Accurately document assessments, treatments, interventions, patient responses, and other pertinent information in the medical record.
Communicate patient conditions, critical findings, orders, and other pertinent information to physicians and healthcare team members.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
Participate in emergency response and code situations.
Cross-train and provide nursing support to the Medical-Surgical floor as needed.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.
Participate in required education, training, competency assessments, and quality improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Starting pay: $36.00/hour
$3.00/hour night shift differential
$4.00/hour weekend differential
Additional compensation opportunities may be available based on experience and applicable HMC policies
Low nurse-to-patient ratios
Excellent benefits for eligible employees
On-site childcare
HMC Wellness Center membership
401(k) plan with employer match
Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Opportunities to work across multiple areas of hospital care