RN - ER

Cynet Health; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a qualified ER RN in Illinois to deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan in a fast-paced emergency department.

Responsibilities include triage, assessment, planning, and implementation of care, with collaboration across disciplines to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. Requires at least 1 year of ER experience and a valid nursing license. Three 12-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive nursing care experience.
• Ability to triage and assess patients.
• Proficiency in emergency nursing.

Responsibilities

• Triages, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in a fast-paced ER.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
• Assists in emergency and bedside procedures as required and monitors patient condition changes.
• Maintains accurate documentation and adheres to medication safety and hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing care

Triage & assessment

Emergency nursing

Job description

RN - ER

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Emergency Room Nurse

Duration: Not specified

Shift: 3 12-hour shifts

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: Valid nursing license

Certifications: Current certifications as required

Must-Have:

• Comprehensive nursing care experience
• Ability to triage and assess patients
• Proficiency in emergency nursing

Description:Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan in accordance with professional nursing standards and applicable regulatory requirements.Responsible for triaging, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast-paced environment.Responds effectively to changes in patient condition and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.Demonstrates clinical competence in emergency nursing.May provide nursing care in other patient care departments as assigned and within the scope of licensure and competency.Performs comprehensive, age-specific patient assessments and reassessments according to hospital policy and nursing standards.Provides care to patients across the lifespan, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.Assesses, reassesses, and manages pain utilizing evidence-based interventions and patient/family education.Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.Recognizes and responds appropriately to changes in patient condition and treatment responses.Performs nursing interventions within the scope of licensure and demonstrated competency.Ensures all patient care activities support patient safety and reduce the risk of medical errors.Provides patient and family education based on identified learning needs and evaluates understanding.Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles and provides age-appropriate care.Performs triage assessments and accurately assigns acuity levels based on established triage standards.Demonstrates proficiency in cardiac monitoring, rhythm interpretation, and emergency interventions.Assists providers with emergency and bedside procedures, including moderate sedation and central venous catheter placement.Administers medications safely and accurately according to physician orders and medication administration standards.Adheres to medication safety practices and established medication administration rights.Initiates, monitors, and discontinues intravenous therapies as appropriate.Prepares medications during pharmacy off-hours according to policy.Applies splints, immobilization devices, and orthopedic equipment as indicated.Participates in emergency response, stabilization, and transfer of patients requiring higher levels of care.Assists in managing behavioral health and psychiatric emergencies, including crisis intervention and coordination of patient placement.Performs respiratory support procedures and therapies, including CPAP and mechanical ventilator management within scope and competency.Utilizes approved clinical resources and technology for medication identification and verification.Maintains accurate, timely, and complete patient documentation.Documents patient assessments, treatments, interventions, and changes in condition.Communicates effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, leadership, coworkers, patients, and families.Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to meet patient care needs.Reports critical information promptly and follows established chain-of-command procedures as necessary.Treats patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with dignity, courtesy, and respect.Demonstrates sensitivity to individual patient needs.Encourages patient and family participation in care planning and decision-making.Serves as an advocate for patients and families.Maintains professional boundaries and supports a patient-centered care environment.Performs required equipment checks and maintains adequate supply levels.Ensures equipment is clean, operational, and ready for patient use.Participates in departmental rounding activities.Supports cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment.Completes required state and organizational reporting responsibilities.Collaborates with other departments to meet patient needs.Provides nursing care and support to medical-surgical patients as needed.Functions competently within established cross-training guidelines.Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.Maintains current nursing knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs.Demonstrates accountability for professional growth and lifelong learning.Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned consistent with education and competencies.Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and standardsof conduct.Maintains a professional appearance and complies with dress code requirements.Reports to work as scheduled and demonstrates reliability and accountability.Completes all mandatory education and competency requirements.Maintains positive working relationships with coworkers and leadership.Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.Maintains compliance with regulations and hospital policies.Supports and promotes the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization.