RN - 38400534

Adventist Health Sierra Vista; San Luis Obispo (CA); In loco; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

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Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide triage, treatment, and discharge care for Emergency Department patients, spanning newborns to geriatrics.

The role is represented by CNA and requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced ED environment. It demands adherence to BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC timelines and thorough patient education.

Competenze

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• 1 year of acute care experience required.
• RN license in the state of practice required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required; TNCC within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Mansioni

• Complete accurate triage assessments on all patients and notify the Emergency MD of abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Review and complete patient orders in a timely manner.
• Provide medication side effects education to all patients in the ED and include in discharge instructions.
• Recognize symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other emergencies with full accuracy.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions in both stable and emergent situations.
• Demonstrate competency in routine nursing skills including IV therapy, blood products, catheter care, and safe equipment use.
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lead functions and recommended monitoring.
• Exhibit knowledge and skills in care during Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations.
• Complete legible, accurate, and timely documentation of patient care activities.

Conoscenze

Communication

Collaboration

Under pressure

Formazione

Associate degree in Nursing (A.S.)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Acute care experience (1 year)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Provide nursing care, including triage, treatment, and discharge care for Emergency Department patients, ranging from newborns to geriatrics. This position is represented by CNA.

Education and Work Experience

• Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• One year of acute care experience: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor: Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required within 6 months of hire or transfer

Essential Functions

• Complete accurate triage assessments on all patients and notify the Emergency MD of any abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs consistently.
• Review and complete patient orders in a timely manner.
• Provide medication side effects education to all patients receiving medications in the Emergency Department and include this information in discharge instructions.
• Recognize symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies with full accuracy.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions in both stable and emergent patient situations.
• Demonstrate competency in routine nursing skills including medication administration, intravenous therapy including blood products, care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains, and safe use of medical equipment in critical care settings.
• Accurately interpret ECG rhythms and manage care during life-threatening emergencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lead functions and application, providing recommendations for optimal monitoring based on patient presentation.
• Exhibit appropriate knowledge and skills in providing care during Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations.
• Complete legible, accurate, and timely documentation of patient care activities.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.