Registered Nurse RN- Emergency Department ED
Evanston, Illinois
Posted Sep 10
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Full Time
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Inside the IL staff range
IL staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $47/hr, across 949 postings.
About this role
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.
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Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 60 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
- ECRN or MICN certificate required within 12 months of hire and maintained current
- EDAP certified facilities: Completion of required annual education
- Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
- 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
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Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 60 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
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- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Place
- City
- Evanston, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,762/mo
- Local household income
- $96,434/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Evanston sits along Lake Michigan just north of Chicago, home to Northwestern University and a lively downtown. Tree-lined streets, lakefront parks, and a mix of independent shops and restaurants give this college town an inviting, community-focused feel.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, operates as part of Prime Healthcare, as explicitly referenced in current job postings listing the facility as 'Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital.' The hospital provides surgical services including ambulatory surgery and post-anesthesia care (PACU),…
On your path
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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