RN - Emergency Department

Overview

Must have RN >1 year, Emergency department experience preferred.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus, 3 year commitment, RN >1 year, External applicants only.

• Number of beds on unit: 26
• Patient population:
  The whole spectrum of nursing from pediatrics to geriatrics. We are a level 2 trauma center also a stroke center and approved chest pain center. We also maintain geriatrics and pediatric accreditations.
• Nurse to Patient ratio: 4:1
• Department culture and resources: ED has its own educators to help maintain ED competencies as well as a trauma coordinator. Culture of teamwork and appreciation for the work each team member plays in the team from techs, to nurses, and providers.
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: IV placement, medication administration, critical patient management, assist with sedation, casting, wound management.

Certifications:

BLS within 30 days, ACLS within 1 year, PALS within 1 year, TNCC or TNS within 2 years.

Education:

Nursing Diploma.

Work Experience:

RN >1 year.

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date documentation of nursing care provided to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops a plan of care meeting unit standards and patient/family needs.

Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based on continuous evaluation. Responsible for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in professional development of peers. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.

Fulfills departmental competencies. Implements procedures and theories specific to ED nursing. Performs patient assessment and develops care plan in collaboration with providers, family and patient. Executes plan of care and nursing interventions. Modifies care plan based on continuous assessment. Responsible for patient and staff safety through appropriate nursing interventions, adhering to safety standards and correcting/reporting safety hazards. Effectively communicates/collaborates with staff, visitors and families to promote a healthy and healing work environment.

Provides feedback to peers to aid professional development, increase knowledge base and problem solve. Maintains accurate and up to date patient records/documentation.

The compensation range for this position is $34.13 per hour - $58.70 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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