Staff Nurse II/III - Emergency Department

salinasvalleyhealth; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Department in Salinas, CA. The role reports to the Director and supports a 0.9 FTE day shift schedule (7a–7p).

Responsibilities include nursing assessment, care planning, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching, with collaboration across the health team to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• CA RN license and BLS/Healthcare Provider status per AHA standards required.
• 12+ months RN experience in acute care; pharmacology and EKG test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessment and documents in patient record.
• Develops a plan of care based on assessment and patient needs.
• Collaborates with physicians and health team to plan 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 and safety in line with policies and procedures.
• Evaluates patient response to plan of care.
• Maintains professional standards and participates in improvement activities.
• Supports holistic care including physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Collaboration with physicians

Discharge planning

Patient education

Flexibility/adaptability

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

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 Department

Works under the supervision of the Director.

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: $3.00
• Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.00

Master Schedule

• 7a-7p 0.9 FTE
• Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
• Friday Saturday Sunday

Job Specifications:

• Union: CNA
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• FTE: 0.9
• Scheduled Hours: 36

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