Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services
About The Position
Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for Emergency Services. The nurse delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and provides direct care within the scope of practice. The role directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care of patients in the Emergency Department, communicates clinical changes and diagnostic results to physicians, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response. The position also requires knowledge of EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements for child and adult abuse, as well as maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. This is a full-time, day-shift role in a fast-paced environment serving the community. The compensation range is $53.94 to $67.37; the specific starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The hospital offers a benefits package with options that may vary based on employment status and applicable collective bargaining requirements.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it current.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it current.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain it current.
- At least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital setting.
- Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within six months of hire, maintained current annually.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire.
- For Paramedic Base Station EDs: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain it current.
- For EDAP-certified facilities: completion of emergency pediatric courses 1 and 2 within six months of hire.
- For non-OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate within 90 days of hire and maintain it current.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency-room experience preferred.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Direct and guide patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
- Maintain standards of professional nursing care.
- Provide and remain accountable for patient care in the Emergency Department.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions and responses to treatment.
- Follow EMTALA regulations and reporting requirements for child and adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the hospital social worker.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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