Emergency Services Nurse

TieTalent - Libertyville, IL

Job Title: Emergency Services Nurse

Position: Nursing Patient Care Provider

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City: Libertyville

State: IL

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Job Responsibilities

Perform nursing patient care duties for the assigned unit or department.
Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy.
Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing.
Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care.
Maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units.
Participate in all phases of education.
Identify existing and potential problems and seek or implement appropriate solutions.
Perform plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
Document patient care given.
Provide nursing care through planning, organizing, and facilitating the nursing function for assigned patients.
Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Monitor, document, and communicate patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Critical thinking skills
Decisive judgment
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Skills

Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Requirements

Experience: Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting unless entering into the Nurse Residency Program.

Education: Associates degree in Nursing Required; Bachelors degree in Nursing Preferred.

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