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RN - Emergency Department
Department: Emergency Department - BMC
Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 45171
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Usual Schedule: 10a-1030p (3-12hr shift/wk)
On Call Requirements: 1 call every 3 schedule periods
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Nursing Specialty: Emergency Services
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Weekend Requirements: every third
Other Posting Information: Relocation
BSN Bonus External RN's >1yr
Holiday Requirements: every other
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Position Summary:
Sign On Bonus $10,000 (3yr Commitment) External RN>1yr
Position Highlights:
Number of beds on unit: 26
Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): The whole spectrum of nursing from pediatrics to geriatrics. We are a level 2 trauma center who is also a stroke center and approved chest pain center. We also maintain a geriatrics and pediatric accrediations
Nurse to Patient ratio: 4:1
Department culture and resources: ED has it 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
Qualifications:
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 2 years or Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) Certification within 2 years or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) within 2 years. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
Essential Functions:
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Fulfills all requirements of 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.
Is 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 aide in professional development, increase knowledge base and problem solve.
Maintains accurate and up to date patient records/documentation.
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