cross-training and providing support to other patient care departments based on organizational needs
Day to day
administering medications, implementing physician protocols and maintaining detailed patient records
Day to day
responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatmentThe successful candidate will have a background in Emergency Medicine and will be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Day to day
monitoring physical and psychosocial well-being of patients, families and professional staffMonitoring the physical and psychosocial well-being of patients, families and professional staff.
Day to day
helping patients and their families deal with stress and make informed decisionsHelping patients and their families deal with stress and make informed decisions.
Day to day
providing support and assistance to other members of the healthcare teamProviding support and assistance to other members of the healthcare team.
Day to day
communicating with professionals and patients regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and care optionsCommunicating with professionals and patients to help them understand their diagnoses, treatment plans, and care options.
Day to day
communicating with physicians about changes in patient status, symptomatology and diagnostic study resultsCommunicating with physicians about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
Day to day
providing care reflecting initiative and responsibilityProviding care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.
Hours stated
night shift (6:30pm - 7:00am) with rotating weekends and holidays
Weekends
rotating weekendsSchedule will be night shift (6:30pm - 7:00am) with rotating weekends and holidays.
Holidays
rotating holidays
Details
lift 50 lbs. or more, stand and walk for long periods of time, possible exposure to communicable diseases
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team of medical and administrative professionals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing quality health care to patients of all ages by administering medications, implementing physician protocols and maintaining detailed patient records, as well as cross-training and providing support to other patient care departments based on organizational needs. The successful candidate will have a background in Emergency Medicine and will be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Schedule will be night shift (6:30pm - 7:00am) with rotating weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
Monitoring the physical and psychosocial well-being of patients, families and professional staff.
Helping patients and their families deal with stress and make informed decisions.
Providing support and assistance to other members of the healthcare team.
Communicating with professionals and patients to help them understand their diagnoses, treatment plans, and care options.
Communicating with physicians about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.
Providing care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.
Qualifications/Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Nurse license within the State of Illinois
One year recent Emergency/Critical Care experience as an RN, or two years Medical/Surgical experience. Paramedic experience may be considered toward the critical care requirement.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification
ENPC, TNCC, and NRP within one year of hire
TNS preferred
May be required to lift 50 lbs. or more. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and may be exposed to communicable diseases.
