Staff - Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department - $52-84 per hour

Adventist Health

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Sick pay

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department Level II. The role involves triage, treatment and discharge care for ED patients from newborns to geriatrics, with a CNA represented team.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, BLS/ACLS/PALS, TNCC within 6 months, and one year of acute care; RN license current in California. This staff position starts ASAP and offers ongoing shift work.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing required
One year acute care experience required
California RN license required
BLS/ACLS/PALS TNCC within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Performs triage and initial patient assessment in ED
Administers medications and monitors patient responses
Collaborates with ED team for treatment and discharge planning
Maintains accurate documentation and safety checks

Skills

Triage nursing

Medication administration

IV therapy

ECG interpretation

Safety & QA

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ED - Emergency Department Level II for a nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Specialty: ED - Emergency Department

Discipline: RN

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Provides nursing care, including triage, treatment and discharge care for the Emergency Department patients, 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 in acute care experience: Required

Licenses/Certifications

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

Facility Specific License/Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required

Essential Functions

Completes accurate triage assessment on all patients and notifies the Emergency MD of all abnormal signs, symptoms and vital signs 100% the time. Reviews and completes patient orders in a timely manner. Provides medication side effects teaching to all patients who receive medication in the ED and always includes this teaching in discharge instructions.
Recognizes the symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies 100% of the time. Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the critical care setting, (5) Understands and follows chain of command per policy.
Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and skill in providing care during Code Blue, Code Stroke, Sepsis, and Trauma Activations.
Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures. Consistently performs necessary unit specific safety & quality control checks (i.e. crash cart checks, urine QC, difficult airway, Broselow cart, refrig logs & outdate checks). Facilitates safe and timely coordination and collaboration with inpatient units when admitting patients from the ED.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Adventist Health Job ID #73080. Posted job title: rn ii-ed, part-time, night shift

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

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