Emergency Dept Night Nurse Residency — RN

MLK Community Healthcare; California; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking an RN in the Nurse Residency Program for the Emergency Department (Nights) in Los Angeles, CA. The residency supports new graduates transitioning to professional nursing with paid, structured orientation and mentoring.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing, CA RN licensure within 18 months, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS for ED is preferred. The program emphasizes patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing
• RN license issued in CA within last 18 months
• Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS for ED preferred
• California RN license in good standing; bilingual Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to plan and deliver patient- and family-centered care.
• Perform focused nursing assessments and adjust plans as patient conditions change.
• Provide age-appropriate care and apply evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Support patient satisfaction efforts through professional interactions.
• Communicate using SBAR during hand-offs and document IPOC.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary discharge planning with Care Managers.
• Document nursing care and evaluate outcomes to adapt care plans.

Skills

SBAR communication

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (considered)

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking an RN in the Nurse Residency Program for the Emergency Department (Nights) in Los Angeles, CA. The residency supports new graduates transitioning to professional nursing with paid, structured orientation and mentoring.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing, CA RN licensure within 18 months, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS for ED is preferred. The program emphasizes patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.