Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Health Here; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Illinois seeks a dedicated nurse to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing activities to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

You will educate patients and families on managing illnesses and post-treatment care, collaborate with the healthcare team for comprehensive ED care, and promote safety and regulatory compliance throughout the continuum.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Less than 2 years experience preferred.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients in the emergency department.
• Develop care plans and educate families.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for emergency care.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical nursing skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing activities to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Promotes safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while educating patients and families on managing illnesses and post-treatment care.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
• Participates in professional development and maintains adherence to standards of nursing care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safety consciousness.

Key Duties: Assessing patients, developing care plans, educating families, ensuring safety, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive emergency care.