Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Desert Valley Hospital•Victorville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California, recognized in the top 5% nationwide for clinical performance and holding numerous quality award distinctions. Along with Desert Valley Medical Group, it provides essential community services including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, and surgical services. The hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers a fast-paced work environment and opportunities to contribute to an underserved community, committed to 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.
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

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

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 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.