ER Nurse: Transformative 12-Hour Patient Care

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Staff Nurse at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital provides 12-hour, patient-centered care in the Emergency Department, following the Watson Model of Care and supporting the hospital mission.

You will organize, direct, and deliver high-quality nursing for a defined patient group with an emphasis on safety and family-centered care. Key duties include thorough nursing assessment, SBAR communication, accurate documentation, care coordination with Care Managers, and active

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma; BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year of ED nursing experience; internal MLKCH residency programs considered.
• Current California RN license; BLS, ACLS, PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour patient care planning and coordination.
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments and adjust care plans as needed.
• Communicate using SBAR during handoffs and with the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Care Managers to support discharge planning and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing process

SBAR

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Patient safety

Education & training

Team collaboration

Education

ASN/Diploma or equivalent

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR system

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

The Clinical Staff Nurse at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital provides 12-hour, patient-centered care in the Emergency Department, following the Watson Model of Care and supporting the hospital mission.

You will organize, direct, and deliver high-quality nursing for a defined patient group with an emphasis on safety and family-centered care. Key duties include thorough nursing assessment, SBAR communication, accurate documentation, care coordination with Care Managers, and active