Emergency Department RN – Night Shift, Telemetry

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to provide safe patient care in the Emergency Department and Telemetry, following the nursing process and coordinating with physicians on patient status and diagnostic results.

Responsibilities include directing patient/family teaching and supervising other nursing staff, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. Certifications such as BLS/ALS/PALS and a BSN are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certificate required at hire and maintained.
• ALS certificate within 30 days and maintained.
• PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days and maintained.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months of hire and maintained.
• Trauma-related certifications (e.g., TNCC) within 12 months of hire; TNCC preferred for non-trauma facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice in Telemetry and ED.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing staff.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient condition and test results.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality; comply with EMTALA regulations.

Education

Current RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ALS certification

PALS certification

CEN preferred

ENPC within 60 days

EDAP/ trauma certifications as applicable

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to provide safe patient care in the Emergency Department and Telemetry, following the nursing process and coordinating with physicians on patient status and diagnostic results.

Responsibilities include directing patient/family teaching and supervising other nursing staff, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. Certifications such as BLS/ALS/PALS and a BSN are highly valued.