Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe patient care in the Emergency Department. You will deliver nursing care following the nursing process, guide patient and family education, and supervise other nursing staff while maintaining professional standards.

You will collaborate with physicians, respond to clinical changes, and ensure EMTALA compliance and confidentiality. A valid RN license and current certifications are required or preferred as listed.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certificate upon hire and maintained.
• ALS certificate upon hire and maintained.
• PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days and maintained.
• CEN certification preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Coordinate with physician on changes in patient condition and diagnostic results.
• Respond quickly to changes in condition and treatment response.
• Maintain EMTALA compliance and report abuse as required.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education

RN license

BLS certificate

ALS certificate

PALS certificate

CEN preferred

BSN preferred

Job description

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

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin 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.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

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