Internal Registry RN - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare • Evanston, IL

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About The Position

The Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse provides safe, direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN is accountable for the care delivered to assigned patients and communicates with physicians about changes in clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms. The RN must respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient’s condition or response to treatment. The position also involves guiding patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

The RN must understand EMTALA regulations and procedures for reporting suspected child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker. Patient privacy and confidentiality must be maintained. The temporary assignment is expected to last 12 weeks, although staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may change based on operational requirements.

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.
• ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintained current, where required by the facility.
• At EDAP-certified facilities, completion of required annual education.
• At non-OB facilities, NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintained current.
• At trauma-designated facilities, TNCC within 12 months of hire and maintained current.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• TNCC certification at non-trauma facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients.
• Guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
• Follow EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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