Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department, with Telemetry responsibilities and a Night shift schedule. You will deliver direct patient care, assess patient conditions, and coordinate with physicians and other team members to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires current RN licensure in Illinois, BLS, ALS, and PALS/ENPC certifications; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS, ALS, and PALS/ENPC certificates upon hire.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care in the Emergency Department Telemetry unit.
• Provide direct patient care and patient/family teaching.
• Communicate patient changes and diagnostic results with physicians.
• Ensure compliance with EMTALA and maintain patient privacy.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Education

RN License

BLS

ALS

PALS/ENPC

BSN preferred

CEN preferred

Job description

Bonus InformationSign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount10,000Bonus InformationSign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.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.

QualificationsEDUCATION, 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.

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. 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. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment StatusFull Time

ShiftNights

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