RN - ED - IL

Responsibilities:    
Collaborate with physicians for patient care.  
Responsible for treating patients with serious illnesses, injuries, and other medical emergencies when they arrive at a hospital.
Includes taking vital signs, administering medications, performing EKGs and x-rays, assisting in surgeries, and dealing with emotional trauma.
Develop a patient care plan after evaluating injuries, set bones, give blood transfusions or run tests to determine the medical needs of  patients.

Internal Pay Scale Range:    
$36.00 - New Grad, pay will increase based on experience and internal equity.
   
Must Haves:     
License: IL RN license    
Certification: CPR/BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 
*ACLS, PALS, and NIH required within 3 months of hire but preferred to have upon hire.     
Experience: 1 year ED RN experience required    
Education: Associates Degree or higher in Nursing.  
*If Associates Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021).     
    
Preferred:    
Additional preferred certifications: TNCC/TNS and ECRN.     
    
About the Unit:    
Beds:    44
Patient Population:    Wide range of patient population as an ED sees/treats everything. Pediatric ED open 9a-1a. Level II trauma center. Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Average # of Admits per day:    Average daily ED census is 240.  
Nurse to Patient Ratio:    1:3-4, Changes based on acuity.
Are there any opportunities for growth?    Clinical Educator, RN Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Manager, Clinical Director.  There are also many opportunities to sit on committees.
What type of personality works well in this department?    We are community based hospitals and have a very patient-focused model.  We look for people who love to learn, who work well with a team, who want to help and who understand how they impact the overall patient experience.  We consistently hear that the most satisfying part of working here is coworkers—people love their teams!
Who will this candidate report to:    Clinical Leader assigned to each shift who will be direct supervisor.