Emergency Room RN - Clinical 12 HR FT Days 7pm-7:30am
About The Position
Responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and coordinates nursing care for patients receiving medical-surgical services according to established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective patient care and desired outcomes. Serves as a resource nurse when oriented and as directed, supports the organization’s vision and mission, and incorporates patients’ age, developmental status, spiritual needs, and cultural diversity into care. Contributes to quality nursing care through performance-improvement techniques that demonstrate positive patient outcomes. This is a 12-hour full-time day position listed as 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
- Current, valid Registered Nurse license for the State of California.
- Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA), and NIH Stroke certifications at the time of hire, maintained throughout employment.
- Obtain CPI/AB508 certification upon hire and maintain it as current.
- At least one year of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
- Proficiency in leadership, interdisciplinary teamwork, and professional communication strategies to support continuous quality improvement.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Room experience.
- NRP certification.
- Basic Dysrhythmia certificate.
Responsibilities
- Conduct immediate and ongoing patient assessments upon arrival, use triage protocols to establish nursing diagnoses, and prioritize care according to acuity.
- Recognize signs of physical or behavioral decompensation and initiate timely, evidence-based emergency interventions and stabilization.
- Develop, review, and revise individualized care plans every 24 hours or as patient conditions warrant, maintaining continuity of care and updating goals as clinical problems are resolved.
- Document nursing interventions, medication administration, and vital signs legibly, accurately, and promptly.
- Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including fall prevention, skin integrity management, and appropriate monitoring and management of therapeutic restraints.
- Comply with departmental policies, HIPAA requirements, and JCAHO, DHS, and CMS standards, and conduct clinical and business interactions ethically and trustworthily.
- Coordinate nursing care collaboratively with physicians, allied health staff, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve departmental goals and address operational challenges.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses and discharge instructions, confirming understanding of follow-up protocols before discharge or transfer.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
- Maintain unit readiness by ensuring supplies, emergency equipment, and medications are stocked and operational at the start of each shift and as needed.
- Recognize and perform required duties independently, manage time effectively, and comply with hospital policies for attendance, punctuality, and conduct.
- Serve as a resource nurse when oriented and as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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