About the position
JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK's cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including: Emergency care 24/7, Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology, Cardiovascular services, Maternity care and pediatric services, Ambulatory surgery center, Imaging services, Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. The RN II: Assumes principle responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all Emergency Department patient populations. Independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional actions. The RN II uses critical thinking skills both in triage and in providing care for all categories and types of Emergency Department Patients. Oversees RN l's, ED Tech's and CNA's. Uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels, and maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians and participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.
Responsibilities
- Assumes principle responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all Emergency Department patient populations.
- Independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional actions.
- Uses critical thinking skills both in triage and in providing care for all categories and types of Emergency Department Patients.
- Oversees RN l's, ED Tech's and CNA's.
- Uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels.
- Maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
- Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience in Emergency Department nursing.
Benefits
- $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience.
