Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

West Anaheim Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Registered Nurse for variable shifts in the Emergency Department and Telemetry. You will deliver quality patient care, document findings, and collaborate with physicians to adjust treatment plans.

The role requires current RN licensure with BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC, ER experience, and strong communication. Per Diem status offers flexible scheduling and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and current certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/ENPC).
• ER/acute care experience, preferably in ED.
• CEN and BSN preferred; MICN/ TNNC/NRP may be required depending on facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care using nursing process in Telemetry and ED.
• Coordinate with physicians on changes in clinical status and test results.
• Educate patients and families and supervise nursing staff as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with EMTALA regulations.

Education

Current and valid state RN License

Current BLS certificate

Current ACLS certificate

Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

Minimum of one year ER/acute care experience

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

MICN within 12 months of hire

EDAP pediatric courses 1 & 2 within 6 months

NRP certificate within 90 days of hire

Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information visitwww.westanaheimmedctr.com.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• 6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• 7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• 8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• 1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• 3. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Pay Transparency

West Anaheim Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $65.32 to $65.32. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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