Registered Nurse

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

About the role

Founded in 1897, St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is an 182-bed facility specializing in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, with a focus on emergency care available 24/7. The hospital offers specialty services including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics, utilizing minimally invasive procedures with robotic-assisted technology. All services, including comprehensive imaging and lab, are located on one campus. Accreditations include Chest Pain Center (ACC), Primary Stroke Center (TJC), and multiple orthopedic accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice, directing and guiding patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Maintain standards of professional nursing care in the Emergency Department, ensuring accountability for patient care.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient clinical condition, including diagnostic study results and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and treatment response.
• Adhere to EMTALA regulations and report child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate (upon hire and maintained).
• Current ALS certificate (within 30 days of hire and maintained).
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC (within 60 days of hire and maintained).
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• ECRN or MICN certificate required within 12 months of hire and maintained.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of required annual education.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate within 90 days of hire and maintained.
• Trauma designated facilities: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) required within 12 months of hire and maintained.
• Non-trauma facilities: TNCC preferred.

Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Full-time, rotating weekends and holidays.
• Self-scheduling.

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.35 to $53.58 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors including skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

St. Mary's Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package allowing employees to tailor benefits to their needs. The Total Rewards package includes:

• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

Benefits are designed to support individual growth and well-being. More details available at Prime Healthcare Benefits.