Staff Nurse II/III - Emergency Department
About The Position
The Registered Nurse II works under the supervision of the Director in the Emergency Department. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized patient care according to departmental policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Care is tailored 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 members of the health care team. The role uses positive communication skills and may require work on other nursing units depending on staffing and patient distribution. The nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for the age groups served on the unit and performs other duties as assigned. The position is scheduled for a day shift, 0.9 FTE, with 36 scheduled hours. The master schedule lists 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The hourly pay range is $73.62–$89.49, with evening and night shift differentials of $3.00 and $6.00 per hour, respectively. 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 according to American Heart Association standards.
- Twelve or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
- Successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test if selected for hire.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the unit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments and document appropriately in patient records.
- Develop patient care plans based on 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 through participation 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 maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
- Adapt 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
