RN - Emergency Department

Carle Health•Normal, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department (ED) at Carle Health is a 26-bed unit serving a diverse patient population from pediatrics to geriatrics. It operates as a Level 2 trauma center, stroke center, and approved chest pain center, also holding geriatric and pediatric accreditations. The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1 and fosters a culture of teamwork and appreciation, supported by dedicated ED educators and a trauma coordinator. Nurses frequently utilize skills such as IV placement, medication administration, critical patient management, assisting with sedation, casting, and wound management. Carle Health, with nearly 17,000 team members and providers, is committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered. The organization supports patient care across central and southeastern Illinois through eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group. Carle Health is also involved in developing future healthcare professionals through the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Methodist College, with several of its hospitals holding Magnet® designations for nursing excellence. The company offers opportunities for growth and long-term careers and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Certifications within 30 days
ACLS within 1 year
PALS within 1 year
TNCC or TNS within 2 years
Nursing Diploma
RN >1yr work experience

Nice To Haves

Emergency Department experience

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Implements procedures and theories specific to ED nursing.
Performs patient assessment and develops care plan in collaboration with providers, family and patient.
Executes plan of care and nursing interventions.
Modifies care plan based on continuous assessment.
Is responsible for patient and staff safety through appropriate nursing interventions, adhering to safety standards and correcting/reporting safety hazards.
Effectively communicates/collaborates with staff, visitors and families to promote a healthy and healing work environment.
Provides feedback to peers to aide in professional development, increase knowledge base and problem solve.
Maintains accurate and up to date patient records/documentation.