Documenting initial patient assessments and establishing priorities
Reassessing patients and communicating changes to physicians
Making comprehensive nursing decisions based on patient evaluations
Providing education to patients and families about emergency care and aftercare
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, critical care environment
Engagement with a diverse patient population
Professional development opportunities
Supportive team atmosphere
Access to advanced medical technology
Full Job Description
The REGISTERED NURSE (EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT) is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing direct nursing care to critically ill or injured patients in the Emergency Department. The duties of the REGISTERED NURSE include but are not limited to:
Triaging patients properly and efficiently
Obtaining and documenting initial patient assessments - establishing priorities according to patient needs
Reassessing patients as necessary, communicating changes to the physician
Making comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes
Providing patient and family regarding patient emergency care and after care
The successful candidate will possess the following:
Valid California Registered license
One (1) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency or Critical Care environment
BLS, ACLS, NCI, PALS and EDAP
Completion of basic arrhythmia courses
Understanding of EMTALA and abuse reporting requirements
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
