Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Prime Healthcare•Montclair, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital, recognized for its quality and commitment to serving the community. It has received numerous awards, including the “100 Top Hospital” award from IBM Watson Health, the Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades®, and the Women's Choice Award® for America's Best Emergency Care. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Montclair Hospital Medical Center offers significant career development opportunities and a supportive environment for its dedicated team of professionals. The hospital emphasizes core values of quality, compassion, and community.

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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 changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of 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.