ER Nurse - Fast-Paced Acute Care & Mentorship

Los Angeles Community Hospital; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide timely and expert care for acutely ill or complex patients. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor patients, and advocate for patient needs across the continuum of care.

Ideal candidates hold CA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with at least one year of ED experience or ED training specified, and must be able to work variable shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Active nursing licensure in California (RN)
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a changing environment
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• One year of emergency nursing experience or completion of ED training including EMTALA and ESI-5 within six months
• De-escalation certification upon hire; SAMA certification required upon recertification

Responsibilities

• PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PRACTICE: Provides patient care and administers medications, including IV titrations and arterial lines.
• PLAN OF CARE: Develops goals and plans, assesses, documents, and communicates patient status and response to care.
• COLLABORATION: Coordinates care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams; delegates tasks as appropriate.
• COMMUNICATION: Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

English communication

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS

AHA PALS

De-escalation certification

Bilingual skills

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Los Angeles Community Hospital is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide timely and expert care for acutely ill or complex patients. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, monitor patients, and advocate for patient needs across the continuum of care.

Ideal candidates hold CA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with at least one year of ED experience or ED training specified, and must be able to work variable shifts including nights and weekends.