JOB SUMMARY

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
Department: Emergency Care
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Various shifts available

Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible applicants

Purpose:

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Care department, you will provide and lead safe, effective, and culturally competent patient care for individuals requiring stabilization and/or resuscitation across all age groups. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, diagnosis, outcome identification, care planning, implementation, and evaluation using critical thinking and evidence-based practice. You will prioritize and triage care needs, provide crisis intervention for specialized patient populations (such as sexual assault survivors), and ensure adherence to emergency operations preparedness protocols. Additionally, you will follow the Professional Practice Standards as defined by the ANA and actively contribute to quality monitoring and performance improvement initiatives.

Reports To:
Manager, Emergency Care

Supervisory Responsibilities:

While the position does not have formal supervisory duties, it includes some responsibility for coordinating work, providing guidance, instruction, and training to colleagues. The RN may act as a group leader or in an informal supervisory role, offering suggestions or input on human resources matters when necessary.

Materials Responsibility:
Limited responsibility for material resources, including supplies and equipment. Errors in handling resources are unlikely to result in significant financial or operational impacts, and the difficulty in managing these resources is minimal.

Key Relationships:

• Co-workers and Health System Employees
• Physicians and Medical Office Staff
• Patients, Families, and Significant Others
• General Public, Visitors, and Volunteers
• Outside Agencies and Other Healthcare Providers
• Students, Interns, and Residents

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required)

Licensure/Registration:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois (required)
• RN in Iowa (to be obtained within 1 year)

Specialized Training (required within 1 year):

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Emergency Care RN (ECRN)

Training Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
• Trauma Nursing Specialist (TNS)

Experience:

• No prior experience required

Interpersonal Skills:

Interaction with a diverse group of individuals, both inside and outside the organization. Communication may involve detailed discussions and exchanges of information, sometimes requiring complex problem-solving and handling stressful situations. A moderate level of interpersonal skills is needed for effective interactions.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including physical hazards and health/safety risks, which require safety equipment and precautions. You may be exposed to these conditions for up to 70% of the workday.

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure:

• Yes

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $32.25 – $49.00 per hour
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, licensure, and other considerations related to the position and market comparisons.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Trinity Health, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. As one of the largest not-for-profit Catholic healthcare systems in the U.S., we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our organization. Our colleagues bring unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents that contribute to providing accessible and equitable care. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.