ED RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

RN ED

Location: Urbana, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process, nursing trends, and available technology and resources, consistent with the institution's philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial patient assessments and develop plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implement and modify plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures based on continuous assessment.
• Implement procedures and theories specific to ED nursing.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient documentation.
• Take responsibility for patient and staff safety by following safety standards and reporting or correcting hazards.
• Communicate and collaborate with providers, staff, patients, and families.
• Provide feedback to peers to support professional development and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois RN license.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
• Emergency Department (ED) experience of 3 years.
• Emergency Department experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.