Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - St. Anne - Full Time - Night Shift

Jobguard; Washington (IL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobguard is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department in St. Anne, Illinois. This full-time night shift role requires a current RN license and proficiency in patient care leadership. Key responsibilities include using the nursing process effectively, managing nursing resources, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. New hires must obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within specified timeframes. The position involves physical demands and exposure to hazardous conditions typical in a healthcare setting.

Qualifikationen

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (Required)
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire (Required)

Aufgaben

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources properly.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Good interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Jobbeschreibung

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - St. Anne - Full Time - Night Shift

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members. Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes, exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions, and maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives. Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company’s philosophy of nursing.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

Required – None.

Certifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice (Required)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (Required)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification within 30 days of hire (Required)
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Certification in clinical specialty area (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy Work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.