About the position
The Registered Nurse (RN) II in the Emergency Department at Antioch Hospital is a professional caregiver responsible for the care and management of a designated group of patients during their shift. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of nursing practices and the ability to apply therapeutic techniques to provide high-quality patient care. The RN II will engage in patient assessments, data collection, and the formulation of goal-directed care plans, ensuring that all aspects of patient care are addressed, including physiological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs. The RN II is expected to implement care consistently and skillfully, prioritizing patient needs based on available resources and collaborating effectively with the healthcare team. In addition to direct patient care, the RN II will participate in patient and family education, demonstrating sensitivity to the rights and needs of patients and their families. The role involves establishing effective working relationships with healthcare team members, delegating tasks appropriately, and evaluating the effectiveness of care provided. The RN II must also demonstrate knowledge of safety principles and legal issues related to patient care, including confidentiality and risk management. The position requires participation in staff development activities and performance improvement initiatives, as well as the ability to navigate electronic medical records and other computer systems for documentation and communication purposes. The RN II will provide competent emergency nursing care across all ages and acuities, ensuring compliance with EMTALA, the Nurse Practice Act, and other relevant regulations. This role demands dependable attendance, flexibility in staffing, and the ability to respond effectively in emergency situations, including resuscitation and management of aggressive behaviors. The RN II is also responsible for medication administration and management, maintaining all required licenses and certifications, and demonstrating a commitment to service orientation and effective communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on various patient statuses.
- Formulate a goal-directed plan of care when appropriate.
- Implement care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.
- Establish priorities for patient care based on essential needs and available resources.
- Identify patient/family learning needs and act to meet them.
- Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights and cultural beliefs.
- Provide/coordinate care for patients and patient populations.
- Establish effective working relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Delegate appropriately and coordinate duties of healthcare team members.
- Evaluate effectiveness of care given by healthcare team members.
- Utilize effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority as appropriate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safety principles as identified within the institution.
- Perform efficiently in emergency patient care situations, following established protocols.
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
- Participate regularly in staff development activities for unit and department personnel.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management.
- Participate in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed.
- Participate in nursing research activities as requested.
- Identify and solve problems effectively.
- Demonstrate a service philosophy in all interactions with patients and healthcare team members.
- Provide data for staffing decisions and demonstrate flexibility in staffing issues.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities for documentation and communication.
- Document patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
Requirements
- One year recent experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department.
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of required clinical experience hours.
- Registered Nurse License (California).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to service orientation.
- Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Successful completion of, or enrollment leading to successful completion of, the KP Emergency Nursing Course with preceptorship, or equivalent training or experience.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from $81.02 to $96.24.
- Part-time work schedule with evening shifts.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
