Staff Nurse II/III - Emergency Department

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

23h

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II/III works in the Emergency Department under the supervision of the Director. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Care is individualized to patients’ age-appropriate and developmental needs. The nurse accepts responsibility for directing co-workers in implementing the plan of care and collaborates with physicians, patients, families, and other health care team members. The role may require working on other nursing units according to staffing and patient distribution. The nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for the ages of patients served on the unit and performs other duties as assigned. The position is a 0.9 FTE day-shift role with a master schedule of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 36 scheduled hours. The hourly pay range is $73.62–$89.49, with evening and night shift differentials listed. The position is represented by CNA. Candidates selected for hire must successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
Current California RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status meeting American Heart Association standards.
Twelve or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the unit.
Successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete and document nursing assessments in the patient record.
Develop plans of care based on patient assessments and patients’ age-appropriate and developmental needs.
Collaborate with physicians and other health team members to develop plans of care.
Provide, delegate, and coordinate the plan of care.
Initiate, manage, and participate in discharge planning.
Initiate, manage, and participate in patient and family teaching.
Implement care in accordance with policies and procedures.
Evaluate and update the patient’s response to the plan of care.
Maintain professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities.
Facilitate the physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of patients.
Use positive communication skills to support conflict resolution and teamwork.
Contribute to cost-effective patient care by monitoring the use of time, equipment, and supplies.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to changes in hospital or unit activities.
Act as a preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
Participate actively in achieving departmental goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.