*Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Services ED. This full-time day shift (7a-7p) includes rotating weekends and holidays in a telemetry-enabled ED.

The RN delivers direct patient care, coordinates the nursing process, and collaborates with physicians to monitor patient status. Qualifications include an active RN license, BLS, ALS, PALS or ENPC, with CEN/BSN preferred; ECRN/MICN within 12 months, and trauma

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certification on hire and maintained.
• ALS and PALS or ENPC certifications within required timeframes.
• CEN certification preferred; BSN preferred.
• ECRN or MICN cert within 12 months of hire.
• TNCC certification preferred for trauma designation if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process.
• Direct patient and family teaching while guiding nursing staff in telemetry care.
• Communicate patient status changes with the physician and respond swiftly to changes in condition.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Skills

Telemetry care

Patient assessment

Nursing process

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN)

BLS certification

ALS certification

PALS or ENPC

CEN certification preferred

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Emergency Services, ED

Schedule: Days, 7a-7p, full-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

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.

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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

Full Time

Shift

Days

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