Emergency Room RN - Clinical 12 HR FT Variable 2pm-2:30am

AHMC HealthCare; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare in California seeks an experienced registered nurse to deliver patient care through the nursing process, coordinate comprehensive nursing care for medical-surgical patients, and collaborate with interprofessional teams to achieve optimal outcomes. The role requires leadership, clinical excellence, and alignment with organizational mission and safety goals.

The nurse will utilize age-appropriate assessment and documentation, participate in performance improvement, and serve as a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.
• Current and valid California RN license.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification through American Heart Association required.
• NIHS Stroke certification required.
• CPI/AB508 certification required.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Basic Dysrhythmia certificate preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to practice leadership, interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Sets priorities according to patient care needs.
• Completes initial assessments & reassessments of patient care needs, based on hart review and/or direct observation.
• Documents care on patients according to diagnosis and established standards of practice.
• Reassess as patient condition warrants and prepares transfer and discharge as appropriate.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of potential emergencies to include behavioral and physical changes. Initiates appropriate actions and timely interventions.
• Recognizes indicators and proper reporting of abuse.
• Practices National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), see JCAHO Reference.
• Uses appropriate methods to access risk and prevention patient falls & skin breakdown on intact skin.
• Assessment/alternative for management of restraints.
• Performs and documents legibly/timely and accurate nursing interventions to meet patient care needs.
• Coordinates total nursing care to the patient using the plan of care to provide continuity of care.
• Assumes the responsibility for teaching and documenting patient education appropriate and consistently.
• Assures complete follow-up instructions are given with demonstration or verbalized understanding by the patient prior to discharge and documented in the medical record.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Quality improvement

Professionalism

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care for patients the medical surgical services based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as the Resource nurse role when oriented and as directed. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age, developmental status, spiritual and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care for patients the medical surgical services based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as the Resource nurse role when oriented and as directed. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age, developmental status, spiritual and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

• Sets priorities according to patient care needs
• Completes initial assessments & re-assessments of patient care needs, based on hart review and/or direct observation.
• Documents care on patients according to diagnosis and established standards of practice.
• Reassess as patient condition warrants and prepares transfer and discharge as appropriate.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of potential emergencies to include behavioral and physical changes. Initiates appropriate actions and timely interventions.
• Recognizes indicators and proper reporting of abuse.
• Practices National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), see JCAHO Reference.
• Utilizes appropriate methods to access risk and prevention patient falls & skin break down on intact skin.
• Assessment/alternative for management of restraints.
• Performs and documents legibly/timely and accurate nursing interventions to meet patient care needs.
• Coordinates total nursing care to the patient using the plan of care to provide continuity of care.
• Assumes the responsibility for teaching and documenting patient education appropriate and consistently.
• Assures complete follow-up instructions are given with demonstration or verbalized understanding by the patient prior to discharge and documented in the medical record.

Education, Experience, Training

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing Certificate.
• Minimum of one year as a staff nurse in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Current and valid California RN license
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification through American Heart Association required.
• NIHS Stroke certification required.
• CPI/AB508 certification required.
• NRP certification preferred
• Basic Dysrhythmia certificate preferred
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to practice leadership, interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement and professionalism.