Emergency RN

Mercy Hospital Folsom; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Folsom is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Emergency Services to deliver safe, compassionate care from admission to discharge in a fast-paced ED.

You will assess patients, document thoroughly, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. 1–3 years ER nursing, CA RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of emergency nursing or equivalent in an acute care setting as an RN.
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California.
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
• Includes planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.
• Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors; cooperates with facility leadership.
• Participates in orientation of new staff and mentors students.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health at Mercy Hospital of Folsom is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Services, you will help individuals and families receive holistic, effective, and appropriate care in a safe and confidential environment so they can achieve optimal health outcomes from admission to discharge.Every day you will assess patients, plan, implement, and evaluate their care, utilizing your clinical skills and technology. You will be expected to document thoroughly, accept leadership direction, mentor new staff, engage in continuous self-development, and maintain a safe patient environment while adhering to policies and procedures.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

• 1-3 years of emergency nursing or equivalent in an acute care setting as an RN
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) through the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS) through the American Heart Association