Registered Nurse (RN) - ER

Shift: Days, 7:00am to 7:30pm, every other weekend is required.

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 12

Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!

• The employee strives to exceed customer expectations displaying behavior that exemplifies quality customer service as the number one hospital goal.
• The employee demonstrates the ability to cooperate, and communicate on all levels in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
• The employee can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up.

• Completes comprehensive assessment and history on patients’ admission. Reflects sensitivity to different age, cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Initiates effective interventions based on assessed problems. Evaluates, reports and documents patient’s response to care.
• Care is given in collaboration with patient, family and other team members, demonstrating understanding of team approach to patient care.
• All documentation is on correct forms, is complete, legible, correct and current.
• Effectively identifies predictable problems, assesses patient’s response to care and takes appropriate, timely actions.
• Participates in Performance Improvement program meeting deadlines for studies.
  
  Verbalizes understanding of department and hospital performance improvement plans and changes practices in response to performance improvement actions.
• Cleans and prepares treatment areas between patients. Supplies and assures equipment is in working order.
• All assessments and interventions reflect knowledge of department policy, procedure and are in tandem with the job description.
• Attends staff meetings, reads email and other key documents. Responds to inquiries promptly.
• Has department project. Gives 2 department specific in-services/year and attends 12.
• Accepts professional responsibility and accountability for professional actions.
  
  Uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.
• Promotes teamwork by participating with the health care team. Communicates appropriately and effectively.
• Keeps families informed appropriately. Complaints are investigated and reported.

• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
• Occasional prolonged standing/walking
• Assists with lifting and moving patients
• Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness.)
• Handle emergency or crisis situations
• Perform emergency care
• Requires judgment/action which could result in death of patient.

• Associate’s Degree or diploma from accredited nursing program may be substituted for an AA degree
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• PALS Certification within 1 year of hire
• MICN certification
  - Required within 1 year of hire date
• TNCC certification
  - Required within 1 year of hire date

• 2-4 years experience as a Registered Nurse in Acute Care
• 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency room

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical…