Registered Nurse II - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse II is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting. This includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse provides holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The nurse follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. This is a per diem/casual position in the Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital Los Banos, with day shifts of 12 hours and variable days of the week. Weekend work is occasionally required. The role is non-exempt and has no benefits listed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or an RN license that evidences completion of an RN program.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state where care is provided.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required by the department.
- Two years of recent relevant experience.
- General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, patient care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care and assignments and manage time-sensitive activities.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interventions in a changing environment.
- Ability to communicate with and engage team members, patients, and families in stressful situations.
- Ability to use established procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
- Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
- Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information.
- Prioritize assignments and work within established policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
