Internal Registry - RN - Emergency Services

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Hospital – Kankakee is seeking a Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) for the Night Shift in Telemetry. This 12-week assignment offers a full-time (.9) schedule and a competitive hourly rate.

You will deliver direct patient care, follow the nursing process, supervise and educate staff as needed, and ensure EMTALA compliance and patient privacy. Illinois RN license and certifications are required or in progress as listed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certificate required on hire and maintained.
• ALS certificate required on hire and maintained.
• PALS and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Coordinate and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nurses.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician with test results and symptoms.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and comply with EMTALA regulations.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ALS

PALS/ENPC

CEN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

ECRN/MICN certificate

EDAP training

NRP certificate

TNCC preferred

Job description

Overview

Temporary Internal Registry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift

Location: Kankakee

Department: Telemetry

Status: Temporary Internal Registry (Full-Time .9)

Shift: Night Shift

Compensation: $60.00 per hour (Flat Rate)

Assignment Details

The assignment is expected to last 12 weeks; however, staffing needs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 60 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• ECRN or MICN certificate required within 12 months of hire and maintained current
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of required annual education
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma designated facilities: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within 12 months of hire and maintain. Non-trauma facilities, TNCC preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital – Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $60. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Temporary

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf