Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare•Garden Grove, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center is a 167-bed community hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare. We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our Emergency Services department. This is a fast-paced work environment where you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Join a team of dedicated healthcare workers in an award-winning facility that offers a full spectrum of acute care services.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current
Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred
Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire
Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

Delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.
Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
Communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
Knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.