Registered Nurse (Emergency Services)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (Emergency Services), full-time nights

Description

Provide emergency nursing care within a relationship-based care model, following applicable Illinois regulations, organizational ethics/compliance, and clinical standards. Perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate care, educate patients/families, ensure safe medication administration and complete documentation. Provide clinical leadership and participate in quality, safety, and professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments with complete documentation; communicate changes promptly.

• Develop and update measurable goals on the plan of care; evaluate response to interventions.

• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals (including palliative care).

• Provide patient/family/spiritual/cultural education using teach-back; use Krames and culture vision resources.

• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions using established evidence resources.

• Promote a safe environment: bar-coding medication administration, prevent pressure ulcers/falls/CAUTI/central line infections (as applicable), participate in unit safety initiatives.

• Ensure accurate and timely bedside shift reporting/hand-offs; round hourly with patient care technician.

• Oversee and direct patient care/support techs when assigned; act as charge nurse/preceptor and clinical lead as needed.

• Ensure appropriate admission orders and use EMR/bed management system; use Alaris pump guardrails.

• Maintain professional practice, pursue specialty certification, and participate in professional development/committee activities.

Requirements

• BSN required (ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years of first day in clinical nurse role).

• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate.

• Strong analytic abilities.

Preferred

• National certification in the specialty area.

Benefits

• Access to a wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Eligibility depends on employment classification; some postings may include sign-on bonus rules.