Sherman Emergency Services is comprised of an Emergency Department (ED) (major and minor), Trauma Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The ED is a designated comprehensive Level II Trauma Center consisting of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, emergency department technicians, and unit secretaries who work as a team to provide quality patient care to all types of patients. As a full-service, level II emergency department, the ED utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to provide a broad scope of care. Recognizing patient's needs, transfers and referrals are facilitated when appropriate and necessary. EMS assumes responsibility for the coordination of the area emergency services. The EMS staff provides paramedic training and paramedic continuing education. Standard operating procedures are developed and implemented throughout the system. Trauma Services is responsible for coordinating the care of trauma patients. This includes assisting with the development of protocols, implementing procedures and monitoring the care delivered to trauma patients. Duties: Provides professional care and service within assigned area in accordance with established standards, institutional policy and procedures, professional judgment, and, as appropriate for assignment, nursing care plan, and physician's treatment plan. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages and culture of the patients/clients served. Requirements: - Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Current RN license to practice in the State of Illinois or eligible
- CPR Certification
Additional Information: Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required. |
