Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Location: East St. Louis, IL Schedule / Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities: · Collaborates with the patient, family and healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes · Assesses and reassesses patient clinical condition, which includes objective and subjective assessment data · Develops, implements and evaluates a patient’s Plan of Care · Utilizes critical thinking skills for patient care and daily operations · Demonstrates clinical competencies and skills applicable to unit · Coordinates, initiates and validates teaching based on identified learning needs of the patient and designated support person · Manages, administers and reconciles medications · Documents patient care, interventions and responses in the electronic health record (EHR) timely and accurately · Delegates appropriately according to skill level · Triage according to the ESI triage algorithm · Manages sexual assault victims care, paperwork and evidence · Medication management including Omnicell and refrigerator monitoring · Facilitates patient flow · Prioritizes and delegates tasks related to patient care · Clear communication with First Responders in the Community (EMS) · Knowledge of role in codes including but not limited to: inside response team, outside response team, code blue in ED, code blue in house, code blue on grounds, express team, code green including the function of the decon room, and other hospital codes · Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families who are dealing with various stages of trauma and tragedy · Management of expired patient including but not limited to: coroner notification, transplant notification, funeral home notification, morgue placement, patient belongings, family physician notification, and police if required · Safe management of Behavioral Health patients in acute crisis · Transfer management per EMTALA guidelines · Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: · Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required · Greater than one (1) year of working experience in a similar unit with comparable patient acuity is preferred · BLS certified required · Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire · Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent within 1 year of hire · De-Escalation training required · Current Illinois RN State licensure required

Preferred Experience / Skills: · None

Why Join Us: · We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development · Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and making a positive impact in the community