ED RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

RN ED

Location: Urbana, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

The staff Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who takes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The nurse provides care using the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, and financial and human resources, consistent with the institution's philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs the duties required by the unit and implements procedures and theories specific to ED nursing.
• Completes initial patient assessments, develops and modifies care plans based on continuous assessment and patient and family needs, and executes nursing interventions in collaboration with providers.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date nursing documentation and patient records.
• Takes responsibility for patient and staff safety by following safety standards and reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff, visitors, and families, and provides constructive feedback to peers.
• Identifies personal learning needs and fulfills all departmental competency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Illinois RN license in good standing
• Emergency Department (ED) experience of three (3) years
• Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association