Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee; Essex (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development (PrimE-Academ

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. You will provide direct patient care in Telemetry, guide patient education, and supervise nursing staff while maintaining professional standards.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS, and appropriate certifications within required timeframes. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license on hire.
• BLS certification required on hire and maintained.
• ALS and PALS/ENPC certifications within designated time frames.
• CEN certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process in Telemetry and ED.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and nursing staff activities.
• Communicate with physicians about patient condition and test results.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with EMTALA reporting requirements.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ALS

PALS/ENPC

CEN preferred

BSN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Job description

Bonus Amount: $10,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview:Department: Emergency Services

Schedule: Full-Time, Nights, 7p - 7:30aFacility: St. Mary's HospitalLocation: 500 W Court St, Kankakee , Illinois 60901Compensation Range: $35.35 - 53.58$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Why Join St. Mary's Hospital?

St. Mary's Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus. We are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.

• Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision‑making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability

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

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

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below)

• 1. ECRN or MICN certificate required within 12 months of hire and maintained current
• 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of required annual education
• 3. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. 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 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.

Employment Status

Employment Status: Full Time 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: ()