Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room

Aurora Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department. The 46-bed ER unit operates as a Level 2 trauma center with a 7pm–7am, full-time, 36-hour weekly schedule.

The RN provides and coordinates patient-centered care using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and compassionate communication to ensure safety and optimal patient experience. Licensure in IL, CPR, BSN preferred or ADN with BSN plan required.

Qualifications

• Current IL RN license is required.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with enrollment in BSN completion program.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and use patient handling equipment as needed.
• Experience in emergency department or acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient-centered care in the 46-bed ER.
• Deliver care using evidence-based practice and clinical decision making.
• Support safe patient transitions to home or other services.
• Assist in evacuation and respond to emergencies.

Skills

RN license (IL)

CPR certification (AHA)

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable with BSN plan

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

BSN preferred

ADN acceptable with BSN completion

Job description

Sherman Hospital

Elgin, IL

Registered Nurse (RN)

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

• Scheduled Hours - 7pm to 7am

• Full time

• 36 Hours a Week

• 46-Bed ER Unit

• Level 2 Trauma

• Competitive Benefit Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!

Job Summary:

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years. Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certificationwithin one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later.
• Current AHA CPR
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may need to take call
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.