Night Shift Registered Nurse - Emergency; Per Diem

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse initiates a plan of care based on identified medical and nursing diagnosis which is consistent with knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, human behavior, and outlined standards of care. He/ she directs and coordinates with other departments and ancillary personnel to provide a safe environment and a high standard of quality care.

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process of planning, directing, and evaluating the nursing care. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, and monitors satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing areas to promote a safe environment and a high standard of quality care.

• Assess and monitor physical status of the patient.
• Aware of patient treatment needs in order to correlate physicians orders to diagnosis.
• Knowledgeable of Laboratory work-up and values related to diagnosis.
• Effectively admits, transfers and discharges patients.
• Documents patient care on clinical records and on initial assessment, as pertinent changes occur, and at least every 2 hours in a clear, accurate and concise manner.
• Anticipates potential problems and adapts to unit changes.
• Consistently and interdependently follow established safety and infection control procedures. Intervene in unsafe situations.

• Excellent communicator
• Critical thinker
• Compassionate
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Exceptional decision maker

• State of California Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year acute care experience required.

• Starting wage $55.68 to $67.49 based on qualifications.
• Full-time, varied night shifts.
• Weekend and/or holiday rotation may be required.
• $11/hour night shift differential.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.