Emergency Department RN per diem
About The Position
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) is a member of the Emergency Services team and works closely with the Emergency Department Physician to provide appropriate and timely treatment to all patients who present to this department for care. The ED RN has the ability to maintain order and flow during peak patient surges, respond to multiple demands with integrity and persistence, prioritize duties according to their critical nature and achieve desired outcomes for our patient population. The ED RN contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through participating in performance improvement techniques that provide positive outcomes. The ED RN will assist in other hospital nursing areas as low census permits.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year ED RN experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current California RN license
- Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS.
- Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of ED nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others.
Responsibilities
- Appropriately and efficiently triages all patients seeking medical care from our Emergency Department for their injury or illness or concern. Assigns appropriate ESI (Emergency Severity Index) acuity level.
- Maintains knowledge of Nor-Cal EMS Trauma Triage Criteria
- Follows policies and procedures related to EMTALA compliance for treating all patients
- Complies with EMTALA documentation and requirements for patient transfers
- Knowledge of EMResource (EMSystem), its purposes, functions time requirements and regularly participates in updating at the beginning of each shift
Benefits
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- Inclusive and connected work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
- PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or [email protected]
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
