RN - Emergency Services - La Jolla - Varied
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works full time in the Emergency Department at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The 47-bed Emergency Services department is part of a Level I Trauma Center and provides exposure to comprehensive stroke care, LVAD, trauma, and ECMO programs. Nurses receive educational opportunities and participate in process improvements. Emergency Services RNs are trained as Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICNs) and may work in a designated Base Station providing direction and support to medics. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, assesses patients, plans and implements care, and evaluates progress toward expected outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for patients' care as delivered by the supervised Care Team and collaborates with other patient-care team members to support optimal care. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period, with 12-hour varied shifts including weekends. The role may be eligible for new-hire and relocation incentives of up to $7,000, subject to stated eligibility criteria.
Requirements
- Registered Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Active California RN license.
- American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Healthcare Provider certifications.
- One year of recent adult emergency services experience.
- Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- CEN – Certified Emergency Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Assess patients, plan and implement a plan of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Take primary responsibility for patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under the RN's supervision.
- Collaborate with other members of the patient-care team to ensure optimal patient care.
- As a trained MICN, provide direction and support to medics when working in the designated Base Station.
- Participate in process improvements.
Benefits
- Eligible for new-hire and relocation incentives up to $7,000, including relocation, subject to eligibility criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
