$10,000-$15,000 Sign On BONUS.  Bonus amount with a 2-year signed commitment.

• Assesses physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and family, incorporating age-specific factors. 
• Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases, how these are affected by age, and uses available resources in the assessment process.
• Provides a written assessment of the patient on admission, and updates documentation continuously throughout the Emergency Department visit.
• Maintains and respects all patient rights, and cares for the patient in a dignified and compassionate manner.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of all patient-related written and verbal information.
• Summarizes assessment and treatment data, which is documented on the Emergency Department Medical Record, and communicates to other patient care providers when coverage or transfer of care is needed.
• Utilizes all available resources in planning care, and consults with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Adjusts patients’ care as needed, based on ongoing assessments.
• Assists in development of discharge planning, with attention to age-related needs, utilizing all available resources.
• Implements age-appropriate care based on physician orders, in accordance with established Policies and Procedures.  Intervenes with appropriate techniques, procedures, and safety precautions.
• Self-directs personal learning needs on an ongoing basis.  Seeks learning opportunities to meet the identified needs through formal and informal means and keeps personal educational records current.
• Is responsible and accountable to the Manager of Emergency Services for maintaining current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NRP certification as required.
• Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and nursing department.
• Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation, and teaching of staff.
• Strives for quality in patient care and, as necessary, challenges and/or corrects errors of peers to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Accountable for own conduct, and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
• Participates in and supports research programs, activities, and performance improvement activities.  Also, participates in nursing committees and other activities, which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care. 
• Attends 20 hours of continuing education bi-annually.
• Assists with maintenance of equipment assigned to patient care and reports problems and orders service as needed.
• Maintains mandatory educational requirements based on JCAHO, IDPH, and OSHA standards.
• Takes responsibility for being informed via attendance at unit meetings, reading emails and other notices, reviewing meeting minutes, etc.
• Maintain required training and/or education per hospital guidelines.
• Follow and maintain all lawful safety, health rules and regulations, and follow protocols for required protective equipment for peers, patients and community.
• Promptly report safety issues such hazardous conditions, job-related injury or illness, and seek guidance or treatment.
• Adheres to all professional standards, policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements and regulatory organizations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and records.
• Portrays a professional and positive attitude for peers, patients and community.
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing and have a current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.  

• Must be currently BLS certified with ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NRP certification within 6-12 months of hire date.
• One year of professional experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• Experience in Emergency or Critical Care is desirable. 
• Certification as a Trauma Nurse Specialist is desirable. 
• ENPC certification is desirable.
• Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Emergency Services by written exam and/or demonstration.  
• Must be in good physical and mental health, and able to work under pressure. 
• Must have good teaching and communication skills.
• The ability to operate designated medical and computer equipment must be attained. 
• Must be willing to cross-train to at least one other nursing unit, if applicable.

• The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Requires sitting, standing, and walking a majority of the workday.
• Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.
• Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Frequent lifting and/or handling of light weight items is likely.
• Frequent repositioning of patients is expected.
• Ability to perform CPR is occasionally required—a strenuous activity.
• Exposure to communicable diseases is possible, and wearing PPE may be required.   
• Medium Lifting, generally lifting not more than 50 lbs. maximum with assistance, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.