Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Reports to: Charge Nurse

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse - Emergency Room to join our team at Mayers Memorial Hospital District. As a Registered Nurse - Emergency Room, you will play a critical role in providing premium care to patients with a wide spectrum of medical conditions, maladies, and injuries. You will be responsible for assessing and treating patients quickly, multitasking efficiently, and collaborating with the emergency room team leader and acute care nurse as directed.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure in good standing in the state of California
• 1 year experience as an Emergency Department nurse preferred
• ACLS, PALS, and CPR certification
• NRP and TNCC required within one year of hire date

Responsibilities:

General Competencies:

• Demonstrate professional behavior, both on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours
• Collaborate effectively with others at all levels within the organization
• Possess above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff
• Organizational ability and time management are essential
• Demonstrated ability to use office machines in the performance of job functions

Specific Competencies:

• Conduct individualized patient assessments, prioritizing data collection based on patient's immediate condition or needs
• Develop individualized plans of care reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
• Perform treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
• Provide individualized patient/family education
• Document patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention, and progress towards problem resolution
• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to appropriate resuscitation protocols
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, and facility staff
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient's and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights
• Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care
• Assists nursing staff in other departments, as requested and if qualified
• Assumes professional responsibility for assuring patient care is of the highest standards possible

Professional Requirements:

• Adhere to dress code; appearance is neat and professional
• Complete annual education requirements as applicable
• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Wear identification while on duty
• Attend annual evaluation and participate actively in the process
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work in designated time
• Attend meetings as required
• Exhibit the mission, ethics, and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary
• Involvement with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies

Physical Requirements:

• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

If you are a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse - Emergency Room looking for a new challenge, apply today to join our team at Mayers Memorial Hospital District!