Registered Nurse-Emergency Department - Night Shift

Loretto Hospital; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Loretto Hospital, a safety-net hospital in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department night shift. The RN will promote patient health, collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with hospital policies.

Ideal candidates hold an Illinois RN license with BLS/ACLS/PALS, and have 3+ years of ED experience. Strong communication and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN License required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience in Emergency Department.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous service to patients, families, and staff to ensure positive experience.
• Prioritize workload efficiently and adapt to changing department goals.
• Maintain ED competency skills and complete annual updates.
• Participate in unit meetings, peer review, and quality improvement activities.
• Assess patients at triage and enter into the system with appropriate decisions.
• Protect patient privacy and provide care and reassurance to restrained patients.
• Complete thorough assessments and reassess as needed.
• Support a collaborative environment and assist others to ensure continuity of services.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Prioritization

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Active IL RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

TNCC/CEN (preferred)

Job description

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Registered Nurse-Emergency Department - Night Shift

Full Time Professional Chicago, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2139

$36.42 To $60.68 Hourly

ABOUT US

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and hospital regulations, law, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or modified. Understands and adheres to L oretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers and other customers. Ensures that all communication and job activities result in a positive customer experience.
• 2. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload efficiently and accept/respond to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives
• 3. Demonstrates ongoing competency in clinical skills and complete the ED competency skills on an annual basis
• 4. Participates in unit meetings, peer review, and QI activities.
• 5. Accurately assesses patients at triage and utilizes appropriate decision making skills to enter the patient into the system
• 6. Maintains patient’s rights, assures the privacy of patients and provides care, information and reassurance to patients who are restrained
• 7. Complete thorough and accurate assessment on each assigned patient and reassessment as indicated.
• 8. Support an environment conducive to the development and enhancement of working relationships. Responsive to the needs of the department by accepting additional assignments and/or assisting others to ensure the continuity of services

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active RN License in State of Illinois
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• Minimum 3 yrs of Nursing Experience in an Emergency Department Setting
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• TNCC/CEN certification
• Experience with electronic medical records

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There may be periods of stressful, intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations.

WHY LORETTO

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.

Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.

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