Registered Nurse; RN - Emergency Services

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Services

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to quality, compassion and community. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Founded in 1972, the 141‑bed acute‑care community hospital is the only hospital in La Palma and provides outstanding patient care in a safe, comfortable and caring environment.

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, you will deliver safe patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You will provide direct patient care, direct and guide family teaching, and maintain professional nursing standards while managing patient acuity in a high‑pressure environment. Key responsibilities include communicating with physicians about changes in patient conditions, responding quickly to medical emergencies, and ensuring compliance with EMTALA regulations and agency reporting requirements.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.

They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities:
  Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $45.73 to $61.47.

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