Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This role involves delivering safe patient care, guiding nursing personnel, and communicating effectively with physicians. Candidates must have a valid RN license, relevant certifications, and experience in an acute care setting. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Knowledge of EMTALA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Communicates with physicians about changes in patients' clinical conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Current and valid state RN License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department

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• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital
• Location: Evanston, IL 60201
  
  

Overview

• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Days 7a-7p, 12-hour shifts
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital
• Location: Evanston, IL 60201
  
  

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

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 ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  
  

Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
  
  

Saint Francis Hospital 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 hour to $53.58 hour. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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