Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates nursing care for patients in the Emergency Services Department. The role uses the nursing process and established clinical nursing standards to assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments, educate patients and families, and evaluate patient outcomes. The RN collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, analyze clinical information, establish nursing diagnoses, and determine appropriate interventions.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care.
• Administer treatments and carry out physician orders in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care across the healthcare continuum and monitor progress toward desired outcomes.
• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Apply critical-thinking skills and prioritize patient care activities in the emergency setting.
• Document patient information accurately using clinical information systems.
• Develop and deliver patient and family education based on identified learning needs.
• Mentor new staff members and serve as a clinical role model.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy requirements.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Participate in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and patient-centered customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of Emergency Nursing experience. Candidates with strong educational and related experiential backgrounds may also be considered.
• Experience with computers, internet applications, order entry, and word processing.