This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directingPCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching ofpatients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient carestandards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directingPCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching ofpatients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient carestandards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCEGraduate of RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred.One year acute care experience preferred.Basic computer skills preferred.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSCurrent CA RN licenseCurrent BLS-HCPCurrent ACLS (Excludes NICU)Current NRP (Labor & Delivery / OB Acute / NICU)Current PALS (Emergency Dept. only)Basic Dysrhythmia Class completion: Optional for RN with at least 6 months experience, and successful completion ofEKG competency examUnit specific certification:

Emergency: PALSNIH CertificationManagement of Assaultive Behavior 2Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferredEmergency Nursing Course preferredJOB DESCRIPTION &COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TOOL

1 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first thirty (30) days in specialty.2 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first ninety (90) days in specialty.3 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first six (6) months in specialty.4 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first twelve (12) months in specialty.