Job Summary: PRN The registered nurse is a professional practitioner who delivers patient care through the nursing process. Functions and Duties: • Collaborates with the patient, family and healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes • Assess and reassess patient clinical condition, which includes objective and subjective assessment data. • Develop, implement and evaluate a patient’s Plan of Care. • Utilize critical thinking skills for patient care and daily operations. • Demonstrates clinical competencies and skills applicable to unit. • Coordinates, initiates, and validates teaching based on identified learning needs of the patient and designated support person. • Manages, administers and reconciles medications. • Documents patient care, interventions and responses in the electronic health record (EHR) timely and accurately. • Delegates appropriately according to skill level. • Triage according to the ESI triage algorithm. • Manage sexual assault victims care, paperwork and evidence. • Medication management including Omnicell and refrigerator monitoring. • Facilitate patient flow. • Prioritize and delegate tasks related to patient care. • Clear communication with First Responders in the Community (EMS). • Knowledge of role in codes including but not limited to: • Inside Response Team • Outside Response Team • Code Blue in ED • Code Blue in house • Code Blue on grounds • Express Team • Code Green including the function of the Decon Room • Other hospital codes • Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families who are dealing with various stages of trauma and tragedy. • Management of an expired patient including but not limited to: • Coroner notification • M transplant notification • Funeral home notification • Morgue placement • Patient belongings • Family physician notification • Police if required • Safe management of Behavioral Health patients in acute crisis. • Transfer management per EMTALA guidelines. • Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Experience • Greater than one (1) year of working experience in a similar unit with comparable patient acuity is preferred. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations • BLS certified required. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent within 1 year of hire • De-Escalation training within 6 months of employment. • Current Illinois RN State licensure required. Skills and Abilities • None. Physical Demands: • Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time • Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required. Lifting/transferring • Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics • Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices • Requesting assistance is expected Pushing/pulling • Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Stooping/kneeling/reaching • Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment) Motor coordination and manual dexterity • Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures Tactile sensation • Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses Eyesight/vision • Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction. • Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction • Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings. Temperament • Ability to adapt to continually changing environment • Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits • Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members. Hearing • Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft. Benefits • $20,000 Sign-on bonus option! • Medical Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Travel Emergency Assistance • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Voluntary Life Insurance • Short Term Disability Insurance • Long Term Disability Insurance • 401(k), with Company Match • Term Life Insurance • Whole Life Insurance • Accident Only Insurance • Cancer Insurance • Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Holidays • Sick Days • Floating Birthday • Bereavement • Jury Duty • Tuition Reimbursement Two PRN roles