Crawford Memorial Hospital·Robinson, Illinois
Provide professional nursing care in the Emergency Department, including patient assessment, triage, and coordination of care. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient status, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
Job Title: RN
Home Department: Emergency Department
Reports To: Director of Emergency Department
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
The RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care within the Emergency Department.
Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system.
Communicates with ER physicians regarding changes in patient's status, symptomatology, and results of diagnostic studies.
Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department; performs head-to-toe systems assessment per policy; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate.
Formulates a plan of care based on patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions.
Accurately assigns triage categories; monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets results; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately.
Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient; starts intravenous/intraosseous lines for medications and fluids.
Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment as appropriate.
Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and timely; prepares the patient record in both electronic and chart form.
Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols; maintains the security of the department.
Answers patient call lights promptly and courteously; inquires about patient needs prior to leaving room. Observes and reports any changes in condition or behaviors exhibited by patients.
Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires an Associate's degree in nursing and a current Illinois RN license. Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications.
Market context
In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.
