SMKIL - RN ED - Traveler - Nights in Montgomery, IL

Job Title RN Emergency Room Job Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities • Delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. • Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. • Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel. • Maintains standards of professional nursing care. • Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. • Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. • Knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse. • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Required Qualifications • Current and valid state RN License. • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. • Current ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. • Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC upon hire and maintain current. • Basic Arrythmia Interpretation. • Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred. Preferred Qualifications • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Skills & Competencies • Assessment • Planning • Implementation • Evaluation • Patient Teaching • Communication • Critical Thinking Shift Details 07:00 PM-07:30 AM, 36 GTD Licensing Requirements • Current and valid state RN License. • Nursys