Staff Nurse II/III - Emergency

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System • Salinas, CA

82d • $69 - $85

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Director in the Emergency Department. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. The nurse will individualize patient care based on age-appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for directing co-workers in the implementation of the care plan. Collaboration with physicians, patients/families, and members of the healthcare team is essential in delivering a comprehensive plan of care. The nurse must utilize positive communication skills and may be required to work on other nursing units based on staff and patient distribution. Demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the unit is crucial.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
• Twelve (12) or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting or specialty facility within the last three (3) years.
• Must successfully complete SVH Pharmacology test upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individualized patient care.
• Individualize patient care based on age-appropriate and developmental needs.
• Accept responsibility for directing co-workers in the implementation of the care plan.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients/families, and healthcare team members.
• Utilize positive communication skills.
• May work on other nursing units as needed.

Benefits

• Hourly rate: $69.95 - $85.03.
• Evening Shift Differential: $3.00 per hour.
• Night Shift Differential: $6.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees