Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Indio, CA

4d•$51 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

The RN II assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care of Emergency Department patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across patient populations. The nurse independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional actions. The role uses critical-thinking skills in triage and in providing care to all categories and types of Emergency Department patients, and oversees RN I staff, ED technicians, and CNAs. The RN communicates effectively verbally and in writing with people at all levels, maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians, and participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested. This is a full-time night-shift position with hours of 1500–0330. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000, based on experience.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse license, maintained at all times.
1–2 years of Emergency Room experience.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained at all times.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained at all times.
Current American Heart Association PALS certification, maintained at all times.
Current NIHSS certificate.
Successful completion of an EKG test.
Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to an RN I position.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

MICN certification is preferred.
CEN certification within 18 months of hire is preferred.
ED Triage Course.
ENPC and TNCC within 12 months of hire.
PHTLS within six months of obtaining MICN certification.
CPI certification every two years.

Responsibilities

Assume principal responsibility for total nursing care of Emergency Department patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Use critical-thinking skills in triage and in providing care to Emergency Department patients across patient categories and types.
Oversee RN I staff, ED technicians, and CNAs.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with people at all levels.
Maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Participate in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.