ED RN per diem-1

Montage Health•Monterey, CA

1d•$83 - $111•Onsite

About The Position

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for planning directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and Emergency Department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge. The registered nurse is an experienced nurse who shall orient new staff, precept students, and assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience and/or successful completion of the CHOMP Emergency Nurse Orientation (ENO) program.
Knowledge of hemodynamics and basic IV skills.
Thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms.
Excellent assessment skills.
Above average critical thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and often stressful environment.
Ability to work autonomously.
State of California RN license required.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS- Stroke Certification is required.
Assault crisis training must be completed within the first 6 months of hire.
Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and Emergency Department.
Orienting new staff.
Precepting students.
Assuming relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.