Registered Nurse (RN) - EMERGENCY

Tri-City Medical Center • Oceanside, CA

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About The Position

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs. Position Summary : The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who performs patient assessment, develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patient populations with various diagnoses. Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined in department expectations and professional organizations. Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals. Assists in the supervision of other staff members, students and volunteers, as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients'/caregivers' rights, as identified within the institution .

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Six (6) months of Emergency experience as a Registered Nurse, required.
• May consider two (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital in lieu of emergency experience.
• Rgistered Nurse (RN) Transitional Experience: One (1) year experience in acute care, sub-acute care, rehab setting or urgent care center, required.
• PALS within 180 days of hire, required.
• Transitional: within 180 days.
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License, required.
• Current BLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
• Current ACLS required upon hire; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
• Transitional: within 90 days.
• PALS within 180 days of hire, required.
• Transitional: within 180 days or when orientation completed, whichever comes first.
• NVCI within 90 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first, required.
• NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire, required.
• Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Professional caregiver who performs patient assessment
• Develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patient populations with various diagnoses.
• Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined in department expectations and professional organizations.
• Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals.
• Assists in the supervision of other staff members, students and volunteers, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients'/caregivers' rights, as identified within the institution .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees