Staff Nurse II/III - Emergency

Salinas Valley Health; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health's Emergency Department is seeking a Staff Nurse II/III for night shift. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, supervise team members, and collaborate with physicians and families to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate holds an ASN in Nursing (BSN preferred), California RN license, BLS certification, and at least 12 months of acute care experience. Pharmacology and EKG tests are required during hire.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• California RN license current.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider required.
• 12+ months RN experience in acute care.
• Pharmacology and EKG tests required during hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment of patient and documents appropriately.
• Develops and executes plan of care based on assessment and patient needs.
• Collaborates with physicians and health team to plan care.
• Provides, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates plan of care.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates safety, efficiency, and teamwork in care delivery.

Job description

## Staff Nurse II/III - EmergencyApply: Salinas, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: SVH-103545**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!***We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.*## ## Department:Emergency DepartmentWorks under the supervision of the Director. The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.**Primary Duties:*** Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record.* Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.* Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.* Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.* Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.* Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.* Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.* Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care.* Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc.* Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.* Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work.* Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.* Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.* Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities.* Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit.* Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.* Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Job Requirements:****Education:** Associates of Science in nursing (ASN) required, BSN preferred. **Licenses:** Current California RN license. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. **Experience:**Twelve (12) or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test. **Pay Range:** The hourly rate for this position is $73.62 - $89.49 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position. **Shift Differentials:**Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.00Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.00 **Master Schedule**5p-5a 0.9 FTEFriday Saturday SundayTuesday Wednesday Sunday**Job Specifications:**● Union: CNA### ### ● Work Shift: Night Shift### ### ● FTE: 0.9### ### ● Scheduled Hours: 36*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*