Crawford Memorial Hospital·Robinson, Illinois
The RN provides professional nursing care in the Emergency Department, including patient assessment, triage, and the formulation of care plans. They are responsible for administering medications, monitoring patient status, and coordinating with physicians to ensure patient safety and flow.
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, with a preference for at least 4 years of experience. Mandatory certifications include BLS, with ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and De-escalation training required within specific timeframes after hire.
Market context
Emergency department RN roles in Illinois are typically in steady demand because hospitals need nurses who can manage high-acuity patients, rotating shifts, and fast-changing workflows. This role is competitive because the employer prefers 4+ years of experience and requires current Illinois RN licensure plus BLS, with ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and de-escalation training due after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.