Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Location
Waukegan, IL | United States
Job description
Description
At Vista Medical Center, people are the foundation of our commitment to provide quality, compassionate care. Vista Medical Center East is home to a Level II Trauma Center-certified Emergency Department staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and trauma-trained registered nurses.
Job Summary:
- Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education of assigned patients; prioritizing patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
- Assist physicians during examination, treatment, and procedures; administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, monitoring vital signs; assessing and coordinating patients' discharge planning needs with team members.
- Monitoring and maintaining accurate patient medical records; and communicating patient condition as appropriate using computerized documentation systems.
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians or specialists regarding patient care.
- Assess the psychological, social, and emotional needs of patient's family/significant others.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse in Illinois.
- BLS upon hire; also ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ECRN with designated timeframe.
- Emergency or critical care experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
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