Registered Nurse

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PRN Watseka, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $45.00 Hourly

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Emergency Department.

Status: PRN

Schedule: Variable

Utilizes the nursing process to provide care to patients of all age groups (infancy through geriatrics), and with all types & degrees of severity of illness or injury. Practices in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and hospital & department policies, procedures & standards. Participates in performance improvement efforts. Maintains a clean, well organized department in a constant state of readiness with adequate supplies, equipment checks & housekeeping tasks.

Maintains competence through required in-services & other continuing education. Requires on call, weekend & holiday rotation and the flexibility to work all shifts when needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Administers IV’s, medications and treatments.

Responds appropriately to emergencies.

Evaluates patient response to interventions & acts accordingly.

Maintains the department in a constant state of readiness.

Communicates effectively with peers, health team members, patients, visitors & others.

Communicates patient information as required for continuum of care.

Usage of the computer system.

Implements charges.

Familiarity with SOP’s.

Issues appropriate orders.

Records report on the written log.

Provides a positive clinical experience for EMT’s.

Collects forensic specimens.

Filing mandated reports.

Knowledge of laws/regulations as they pertain to emergency nursing.

Resolves problems and supports the unit team.

Adapts to change and maintains a positive working attitude with others.

Awareness of proper infection control.

Teaches patients and/or significant others & shares knowledge with EMT’s or students.

Interprets data & identifies patient requirements relative to age specific needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Communication.

Critical Evaluation.

Relationship Management.

Ethical Practice.

Must have current hospital experience (within 5 years), or be a new nursing graduate (within 2 years).

Must be able to think clearly during emergencies & be able to function well in extremely stressful situations.

Prefer at least 1 year of experience in hospital clinical nursing.

State of Illinois RN license that’s active and in good standing.

CPR certification uponhire.

ACLS within 90 daysof hire.

PALS within 90 daysof hire.

• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Watseka, Illinois. The hospital facility is comprised of clinical and diagnostic services which are dedicated to providing high quality health care services to the community. These services include but are not limited to an Emergency Room, full service OR suites, an inpatient care unit, therapy services, advanced medical imaging, Home Health, and Hospice Care.

The hospital operates rural health clinics in Watseka, IL, Gilman, IL, Milford, IL, Saint Anne, IL and Kentland, IN. The hospital also operates a skilled nursing facility, Iroquois Resident Home, which is attached to the hospital property.