ER Registered Nurse – Fast-Paced Acute Care Impact

SoHum Health; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SoHum Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its California facility. The RN will play a critical role in patient care, utilizing technical skills and collaboration as part of the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate should have a valid RN license in California and necessary certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Previous experience in an emergency room setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with a current RN license in California.
• Strong background in patient care within an emergency room setting preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and records as per policy.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Administer and record prescribed medications accurately.
• Evaluate patients and recognize changes in their condition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical nursing skills

Patient evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Current RN license in California

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

The Registered Nurse (RN) employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills utilizing the nursing process to assist patients of various ages in achieving maximum health potential. The RN functions as a health-team member through independent, interdependent, and dependent roles within the healthcare system. The Registered Nurse reports to the ED/Acute Care Nurse Manager.

Essential Functions

Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records per hospital policy and applicable law.

Coordinates all aspects of admission, transfer and discharge with healthcare team.

Demonstrates competency in selected technical skills (e.g., psychomotor skills, equipment use and troubleshooting, IV/IO insertion, maintenance and discontinuation, medication administration).

Effectively evaluates patient to recognize change in condition and intervenes appropriately.

Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, IV, rectal, IM or IO) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy.

Records patients’ current vital signs and alerts ED physician or Clinic physician for abnormal vital signs in a timely manner.

Organizes, prioritizes and completes activities and assignments in an efficient and timely manner.

Core Competencies

Initiative

Adaptability

Integrity

Collaboration

SoHum Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Current RN license in California

BLS, ACLS, PALS required

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience in an emergency room patient care setting