Dignity Health is hiring: RN Emergency in Santa Cruz

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The Emergency RN is responsible for supporting efforts to improve clinical and service excellence of patient care provided. RNs must be able to identify and apply care skills appropriate to the specific patient age groups served. The RN will participate in the achievement of service targets and process goals.

ALL REGISTERED NURSES will render professional nursing care to patients and support medical care as directed by physicians. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health/Dominican Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The RN shall support Dignity Health/Dominican Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year recent hospital experience in the Emergency Department or Critical Care
• Associate’s Degree
• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Eight (8) hours of continuing education in Pediatrics must be completed every 2 years.

Licensure

• Current and active CA RN license
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification from American Heart Association
• Current PALS certification from American Heart Association
• Current NIH Stroke certification within three (3) months of hire

Preferred Experience

• BSN preferred
• Certified Emergency Nursing certification preferred
• Trauma Nurse Core certification preferred

About Us

Dominican Hospital (a member of Dignity Health) is a 222-bed facility that offers a wide range of services to residents of California’s Central Coast. With 24/7 emergency care, comprehensive care in cardiac, orthopedics, oncology, women’s and children’s services, we continue to lead the region in medical innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, and advanced neurological and endoscopic services.

As Santa Cruz County’s heart attack (STEMI) receiving center, Dominican Hospital provides cutting-edge cardiac care. The hospital’s heart attack treatment times consistently beat the national average, and the hospital offers two cardiac catheterization labs available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dominican Hospital has forged significant partnerships with area hospitals to bring exceptional care to Santa Cruz County. The hospital offers a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Neurosurgery at Dominican is also offered through a partnership with Stanford Health Care.

Beyond care inside the hospital, Dominican is dedicated to the health and wellness of the Santa Cruz community.

Community programs include a Mobile Wellness Clinic, a tattoo removal program, and support groups for patients and new mothers. In addition, and in accordance with our mission, Dominican Hospital supports programs for the underserved in our community, including children and adults, students, seniors, and the homeless population.

Pay Range

$75.68 - $96.75 /hour