Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare•Victorville, CA

5d•$47 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com . Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community ! Why Prime Healthcare? Desert Valley Hospital , a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid Time Off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Many more Voluntary Benefit Options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting 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 certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.
The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.