Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Med Surg or Emergency Room experience required.
• Previous traveler experience required.
• Cerner EHR/EMR experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program required.
• Current Colorado RN license, or ability to obtain required licensure, in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required or completion at next available course within 3 months.
• Current PALS certification required or completion at next available course within 3 months.
• Basic computer skills and electronic health record experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with physician/provider orders.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, reassessments, and evaluation of care provided.
• Monitors patients for changes in condition and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate provider.
• Administers medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other treatments accurately and timely.
• Operates infusion pumps and documents accurately in the electronic health record.
• Completes required Cerner documentation in accordance with competencies, training, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, and takes appropriate action when needed.
• Provides patient and family education related to disease process, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
• Follows infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects patient rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Collaborates with providers, staff, and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient care.
• Serves as a mentor to other nursing staff and supports continuous learning.