Emergency Nurse

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Emergency Services Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Required qualifications include active California RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with 1 year of ER or related nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California and current BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials.
• 1 year of ER or related nursing experience preferred.
• Proficient in computerized documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop care plans each shift.
• Deliver patient-focused nursing care with timely interventions.
• Document accurately in the EMR per policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Mentor staff and support orientation for new personnel.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

RN license in California

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Services, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
• Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
• Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
• Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.

*Job Requirements**Required:*

• One (1) year of experience in the Emergency Room or a related field of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification - American Heart Association

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience as an RN in the Emergency Room or a related field of nursing
• Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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*Pay Range*

$92.22 - $92.22 /hour