RN ED - NIGHTS

Horizon Health; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health in Paris, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care under minimal supervision. The role supports a Critical Access hospital with a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The RN must be a graduate of ADN/BSN or a nursing diploma, hold Illinois RN licensure, and maintain BLS/ACLS/PALS. ITLS/TNCC/TNS training within 6 months is required, with three years of experience preferred. Hourly pay ranges with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ADN/BSN or diploma nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in Illinois.
• Maintain BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications; ITLS/TNCC/TNS within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years' nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assign category, and recognize life‑threatening situations immediately.
• Administer medications within policy and monitor for adverse events.
• Demonstrate resuscitation skills for cardiac/respiratory emergencies.
• Set up monitoring, pacing, defibrillation and ventilatory support as required.
• Interpret rhythm strips and report changes to physicians.
• Lead the team during Code Blue situations.
• Maintain proficiency with the Electronic Health Record system.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ITLS/TNCC/TNS

3+ years experience

Education

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Horizon Healthis a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you-our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of the patients assigned to him/her during a given period of time. The RN functions under minimal supervision and according to established policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards. The RN performs other assignments as required.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities):

• Correctly triages, assigns triage category, and recognizes life threatening situations immediately.
• Prioritizes patient care according to severity of presenting compliant.
• Identifies and communicates unusual or abnormal assessments of patient care problems to the Coordinator/Manager.
• Safely and accurately administers all medications within the acceptable limits of professional judgment according to policy. (Consider the severity of any medication administration incident reports.)
• Demonstrates appropriate skills for patients requiring resuscitation for cardiac and/or respiratory arrest.
• Quickly and efficiently sets up for monitoring, pacing and defibrillation, when appropriate.
• Demonstrates appropriate medication management skills to care for patients requiring cardiac pacing, cardioversion, or artificial ventilatory assistance.
• Properly and accurately sets up for emergency procedures such as lumbar puncture, chest tubes and arterial lines.
• Properly and accurately sets up ventilatory assistive devices, BIPAP/CPAP and Ventilator.
• Monitor and correctly interpret rhythm strips. Recognize changes in rhythm and wave forms and reports to physician as appropriate.
• Function as Team Leader in a Code Blue situation.
• Maintains proficiency in use of the Electronic Health Record.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital's goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate from an associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or diploma school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois.
• Have and maintain certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Will obtain and maintain ITLS/TNCC/TNS within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of three years’ experience preferred

Pay Range:

Pay ranges from $27.473/hour to $43.997/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.