Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA

12d•$37 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members to deliver care in the Emergency Department at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
At least one year of licensed RN experience in an Emergency Department.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire date.
As of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025, a BSN is required; employees hired or promoted before that date are held to the minimum requirements in effect at their hire or promotion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communication, and developmental skills as appropriate, and gather information from the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, physicians, and support staff.
Use assessment information and critical thinking to collaboratively develop individualized plans of care, involving patients, families, team members, and physicians, including needed education.
Plan and prepare patients for ongoing support after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure provisions.
Prioritize and coordinate patient care delivery by effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions by reviewing goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction; revise plans and reassess as appropriate.
Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure scope, document accurately and promptly, and understand legal implications of care delivery.