Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at St. Mary’s Hospital is responsible for safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse is accountable for the care provided to assigned Emergency Department patients and communicates with physicians about changes in clinical condition, diagnostic results, and symptoms. The role requires the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient’s condition or response to treatment. The nurse also guides patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel, maintains professional nursing care standards, protects patient privacy and confidentiality, and understands EMTALA regulations and reporting procedures for suspected child or adult abuse. This is a full-time night position, scheduled 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Self-scheduling is available. The role is based at Prime Healthcare St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois.
Requirements
- Hold a current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Hold a current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain it.
- Obtain a current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it.
- Hold 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.
- For non-OB facilities, obtain an NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain it.
- For trauma-designated facilities, complete and maintain Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification within 12 months of hire.
- Complete required annual education at EDAP-certified facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- TNCC for non-trauma facilities.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for the care given to Emergency Department patients.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or responses to treatment.
- Direct and guide patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel.
- Maintain standards of professional nursing care, patient privacy, and confidentiality.
- Follow EMTALA regulations and reporting procedures for child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefit options.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with options employees can tailor to their needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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