Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room

Advocate Health•Libertyville, IL

18d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Emergency Room at Condell Medical Center, a 45-bed Level 1 trauma emergency department in Libertyville, Illinois. This part-time role is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. two days per week, with every third weekend and holiday rotation and four hours of call per month. The RN provides age-appropriate nursing care throughout the continuum of care, works collaboratively with patients, families, and the care team, and contributes to safe, evidence-based care and improved outcomes. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The RN is expected to maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation, uphold professional and ethical standards, pursue required professional development and certifications, and respond promptly to changes in patient or unit conditions. Physical demands include frequent movement and lifting or supporting patients and equipment. The role may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases, requiring protective equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse license, either multi-state compact and/or single-state, with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Ability to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to respond to physical safety situations, including restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Physical Abilities Testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster teamwork, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Use physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable diseases.

Benefits

Competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off; benefits are effective on the first day of employment.
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
Paid Time Off programs.
Life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.