ED RN per diem-1

Registered Nurse

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for planning directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and Emergency Department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge. The registered nurse is an experienced nurse who shall orient new staff, precept students, and assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.

Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 year of recent Emergency Department experience and/or successful completion of the CHOMP Emergency Nurse Orientation (ENO) program. Must have knowledge of hemodynamics and basic IV skills, and a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms. Excellent assessment skills, above average critical thinking skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced and often stressful environment, and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications: State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS*- Stroke Certification is required. Assault crisis training must be completed within the first 6 months of hire.

*Training program positions and internal transfers from units not requiring stroke certification must complete required stroke certification before taking an independent stroke assignment. Education to be completed by the stroke coordinator. In her absence the educator or manager may deliver required stroke education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours: Varied 12 hour shifts

Position Type: Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $83.04 to $111.05

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00