RN Emergency Room

Job Summary: The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care in a critical access hospital setting, specializing in emergency care. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, and implement individualized patient care, administer medications and treatments, and ensure patient safety. This role requires strong clinical expertise, critical thinking, and the ability to work effectively during night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Responsibilities: Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care in the emergency room. Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques and state laws. Document patient care and nursing activities according to standards of care. Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient care plans including patient and family education. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care and safety. Participate in department and unit performance improvement activities and shared governance. Provide clinical guidance to other units and departments to support longitudinal patient care plans. Utilize critical thinking to address patient safety concerns and elevate issues appropriately. Engage in professional nursing development, unit practice decisions, and peer review processes. Float to the Mercyhealth Hospital location in Harvard, IL as needed. Required Skills & Certifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification. Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification. NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification. Graduate of an accredited nursing program with education verification. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in emergency or critical care settings. Preferred Skills & Certifications: Experience working in a critical access hospital or similar emergency care environment. Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration and communication skills. Proficiency in patient safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives. Special Considerations: Night shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Every third weekend and holiday rotation including Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. Float requirement to Mercyhealth Hospital location in Harvard, IL. Scheduling: Night shift work with a fixed schedule of 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Rotating weekend and holiday shifts on an every third basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr vTech Solution