Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role entails providing direct patient care in Telemetry within the ED, coordinating nursing activities, and teaching patients and families.

This part-time night position rotates weekends and holidays, with a focus on safety and high-quality care. Requirements include an active RN license, BLS, ALS, PALS/ENPC, and preferred CEN/BSN.

Qualifications

• 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.
• ECRN or MICN certificate required within 12 months of hire and maintained current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of required annual education.
• NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• TNCC within 12 months; TNCC preferred for trauma facilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Provide direct patient care within the ED in Telemetry and ensure patient safety.
• Direct patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional standards.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient condition and test results.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and comply with EMTALA regulations.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Telemetry care

Patient assessment

Rapid response

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

• Department: Emergency Services, ED
• Schedule: Nights, 7p-7a, part-time, rotating weekends and holidays
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

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):

• 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

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 $35.70 to $54.11. 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

Part Time < 60

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf