ER Registered Nurse (PD)

Staff RN Position

The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

The RN shall, for their patient, collaborate in the formulation of the overall plan of care for the patient, as evidenced by written documentation. Identifies needs and problems specific to biophysical, cognitive, developmental, emotional, socio-cultural, and spiritual. Demonstrates accountability for on-going awareness of the status of assigned patients. Collects and documents data appropriate to the nature and severity of the condition.

Qualifications

Current California RN License.

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Must have one year experience in Emergency Department or approved training in Emergency Services.

Management of Assaultive Behavior completed within 90 days of hire.

Dysrhythmia certification.

Current NIHSS certification, or within 90 days of employment.

4 hour Stroke class within first 90 days of employment.