RN - 38400540

Adventist Health Sierra Vista; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista’s Emergency Department seeks an RN to provide comprehensive nursing care from triage through discharge for diverse patient populations. The role involves coordinating with physicians and nursing staff to deliver timely, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include accurate triage, medication administration, patient education, and critical care management in life-threatening situations. ED nursing requires strong assessment skills and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• One year of acute care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate triage assessments and notifies ED physician of abnormal signs.
• Reviews and processes patient orders promptly.
• Provides medication side effects education for discharge instructions.

Skills

Triage skills

Medication administration

ECG interpretation

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

One year acute care experience

Job description

Job Summary

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

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

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

Job Requirements

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 per policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor per policy: Required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required within 6 months of hire or transfer

Essential Functions

• Completes accurate triage assessments on all patients and promptly notifies the Emergency Physician of all abnormal signs, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Reviews and processes patient orders in a timely manner.
• Provides medication side effects education to all patients receiving medication in the Emergency Department, ensuring this information is included in discharge instructions.
• Recognizes symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other critical emergencies consistently.
• Delivers appropriate nursing interventions in both stable and emergent patient situations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in routine nursing skills, including:
• Medication administration
• Intravenous therapy, including blood products
• Care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains
• Safe use of medical equipment utilized in critical care
• Understanding and adherence to the chain of command per policy
• Accurately interprets ECG rhythms and manages care of patients during life-threatening emergencies.
• Shows competency in lead functions and application, making recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentations.
• Exhibits appropriate knowledge and skills in handling Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations.
• Maintains accurate, legible, and timely documentation of patient care.