Registered Nurse - Emergency Room Full Time Evenings

Position Summary

The Clinical Staff Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the Emergency Department. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor, they organize, plan, and coordinate care for a defined patient group, incorporating Age and Population Specific considerations. They actively participate in hospital mission, uphold core values, and support quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to assess, prioritize, and plan individualized patient care, recognizing subtle clinical changes.
• Provide age-appropriate care, utilizing current research and critical thinking to make clinical decisions.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships, conduct hourly rounding, and promote patient satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively using SBAR during hand-offs and document all aspects of care per policies.
• Collaborate with care team members, including discharge planning, reviewing orders, and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Supervise ancillary staff, ensure a safe, clean environment, and participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Support professional development, precept new staff, and ensure departmental readiness for patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Nursing Diploma; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of one year ED nursing experience; California RN license required.
• Basic EKG competence; Emergency Nursing certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) and basic computer skills preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; completion of Workplace Violence Prevention training.