* Registered Nurse RN- Emergency Department ED

Prime Healthcare; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver safe patient care in the Emergency Department and Telemetry. You will guide patient/family teaching and supervise nursing staff, ensuring adherence to EMTALA and privacy standards.

The role requires active RN license, BLS/ALS/PALS or ENPC certifications, and preferred BSN/CEN; some facility requirements apply with within 12 months for critical certificates.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state
• BLS certificate on hire
• ALS certificate on hire
• PALS and/or ENPC on hire
• CEN preferred
• BSN preferred
• ECRN or MICN within 12 months
• EDAP annual education
• NRP within 90 days
• TNCC within 12 months (trauma) or TNCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice and guide patient/family teaching.
• Direct and guide nursing personnel while maintaining professional standards in Telemetry and ED.
• Communicate patient condition changes to physician and interpret diagnostic results.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and follow EMTALA regulations.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

Current BLS certificate upon hire

Current ALS certificate

Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

ECRN or MICN certificate within 12 months

EDAP annual education

NRP certificate within 90 days

TNCC within 12 months (trauma) / TNCC preferred

Job description

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

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 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.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

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