Antelope Valley Medical Center
Registered Nurse - Emergency - Full Time/Nights - Req#2030317363
Antelope Valley Medical Center, Lancaster, California, us, 93586
Job Objective
An Emergency Department Registered Nurse must be knowledgeable in multiple disciplines, pediatrics, obstetrics, medicine, cardiology, trauma, orthopedics, oncology, infectious disease, and psychiatry. He/she must be knowledgeable in caring for all age groups; newborns, infants, toddlers, childhood, adolescence, adult and geriatric.
Essential Duties for all RN’s in the Emergency Department Meets all the essential duties of a Registered Nurse.
Nursing Process Applies nursing process in direct patient care.
Skillfully practices triage of patients per Triage Policy
Assesses patients and documents on the ED nursing T-system a minimum of
every two hours or more often when necessary.
Appropriately intervenes when assessment reveals an abnormal finding, examples include but are not limited to airway, breathing, circulation.
Knowledgeable regarding pre-hospital forms.
Nursing Care Delivery Process
Knowledgeable regarding current emergency nursing practices and procedures.
Knowledgeable of the legal aspects of emergency nursing care, including
but not limited to:
Treatment and/or release of minor to someone other than parent.
EMTALA laws in regards to medical screening exams and transfer procedures.
Procedure for medical/legal examination and collection of evidence.
Procedure for obtaining legal blood alcohol specimen.
Requirements for reporting suspected elder/dependent adult and child abuse/neglect.
Coroner’s report
After-care instructions
Technical Equipment
Chest tubes, drainage system, and auto-transfuser.
Cardio-Respiratory monitors
Monitoring equipment; Arterial Lines, CVP, Swanz Ganz, ICP.
Invasive and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.
Crash cart/defibrillator (external and internal), ambu bag.
Oxygen saturation/pulse oximetry
Fluid warmer
12 lead ECG
Pacemaker, internal and external
Competent operation of ReddiNet communication System
Environment
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Leadership/Professionalism
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Education
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Attends a minimum of 50% of staff meetings annually.
Communication
Refer to job description, Registered Nurse
Age Specific & Cultural Requirements
Refer to job description, Registered Nurse
Non-Essential Duties
Participation on unit or hospital-based committees
Skills and Abilities
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Ability to perform and interpret ECG correctly
Ability institute Thrombolytic therapy protocol
Ability to assist in ICP insertion and monitoring/interpretation of wave form
Ability to assist in insertion and monitoring of arterial line and central lines.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications
Current California Registered Nursing license
BLS
ACLS
PALS (within 6 months of hire or first available Antelope Valley Hospital course)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification, initial certification required at first available hospital training class. Annual recertification required
Annual Restraint Certification/Recertification
Annual JCAHO Review/Competencies
Working Conditions
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Job Objective A Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients as established by the Nursing Practice Act of the Board of Registered Nursing of the State of California and as guided by policies and procedures of the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Nursing Process
Applies nursing process in direct patient care:
Provides accurate assessment and documentation of physiological, psycho social, cultural, developmental, socioeconomic, and spiritual needs of patient as evidenced by assessment within time frame appropriate for level of care
Provides logical sequence of action, updates nursing care plan as evidenced by notations on care plan, provides evaluation each shift of patient’s progress In relation to the patient care plan, if applicable to area of care
Provides Information to patient/family relating to educational resources available, Directs patient/family educational process
Provides discharge planning beginning on admission with appropriate referrals and update as required by the patient
Adheres to the admission and transfer criteria
Adheres to all current policies and procedures in providing patient care and seeks clarification if needed.
Evaluates and documents outcomes of medical, nursing, and ancillary team interventions
Incorporates time management skills in accomplishing care
2. Nursing Care Delivery Process
Knowledgeable regarding current nursing practices and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and use of resources and forms
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital structure and administrative resources
Demonstrates ability to interpret rules and regulations
Knowledge of legal aspects of nursing care
Demonstrates knowledge of legal documents pertinent to unit/area of care
Demonstrates knowledge of Patient rights
Acts as liaison between medical staff and patient care team
3. Technical Equipment
Able to operate technical equipment in area of care, safely, efficiently, and accurately
4. Environment
Assists in maintenance of a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment
Assesses safety/cleanliness of patient/unit environment and reports conditions requiring change
Utilizes resources, equipment, and supplies efficiently and with cost awareness
Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate department for correction
Uses clean and aseptic techniques for protection of patients and personal safety
Prevents contamination and/or transfer of Infection by use of the Exposure Control Plan and Standard Precautions in daily work
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes
5. Leadership/Professionalism
Supervises care provided by others
Assumes responsibility for quality of care given
Gives accurate and concise patient care report to appropriate persons
Gives accurate, concise patient care reports
Demonstrates knowledge of scheduling guidelines
Maintains professional attitude and effective working relationships with fellow staff members, other departments, patients’ families, medical staff and volunteers
Functions appropriately and effectively under pressure. Provides care as part of team effort in crisis or emergency situation
Adheres to all privacy laws when dealing with confidential and protected health information (PHI)
Maintains the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Adheres to the Code of Conduct
Adheres to all Antelope Valley Hospital Compliance & Integrity Program policies and procedures including the duty to report compliance violations and the duty to disclose conflicts of interest
Completion of all mandatory initial and annual training within assigned time frames per established guidelines
Demonstrates ethical decision making, integrity, and a willingness to promote a culture of safety
6. Communication
Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and physicians
Responsible for problem solving and crisis intervention related to physicians, patients, families, and staff
Follows the Chain of Command and Conflict Management process established by AVH
Displays a willingness to follow directions and to accept and utilize constructive criticism
7. Age Specific & Cultural Requirement
Demonstrate knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific and cultural groups
Participates in age specific and cultural educational and training programs
Demonstrates proficiency in required age specific and cultural competencies
Non-Essential Duties
Participates on unit or hospital based committees
Other duties as assigned, within compliance with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Conforms to required accreditation standards.
Conforms with and supports hospital quality management and performance improvement guidelines
Skills
Skill and ability to follow telephone etiquette/standards
Displays a willingness to work as a team player
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Abilities
Ability to adhere to all established AVH policies and procedures and to interpret and function under these.
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to relieve clerical staff at desk, or to adopt any function commonly assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel, or as allowed within scope of nursing practice, as needed
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Ability to be flexible in meeting staffing requirements of the facility
Ability to meet basic health requirements and physical job standards
Education and Experience Education Adheres to required educational standards
Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
Experience
Two years’ acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate
Required Licensure and/or Certifications
Current California Registered Nursing license
BCLS Certification
ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work often performed under stressful, emotional, and physical conditions
Accepts additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances, e.g., high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies
May be exposed to contaminated instruments that may cause infections, burns, or cuts
May also be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
Education and Experience Education Adheres to required educational standards
Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
Experience
Two years’ acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate
Required Licensure and/or Certifications
Current California Registered Nursing license
BCLS Certification
ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Essential Duties for all RN’s in the Emergency Department Meets all the essential duties of a Registered Nurse.
Nursing Process Applies nursing process in direct patient care.
Skillfully practices triage of patients per Triage Policy
Assesses patients and documents on the ED nursing T-system a minimum of
every two hours or more often when necessary.
Appropriately intervenes when assessment reveals an abnormal finding, examples include but are not limited to airway, breathing, circulation.
Knowledgeable regarding pre-hospital forms.
Nursing Care Delivery Process
Knowledgeable regarding current emergency nursing practices and procedures.
Knowledgeable of the legal aspects of emergency nursing care, including
but not limited to:
Treatment and/or release of minor to someone other than parent.
EMTALA laws in regards to medical screening exams and transfer procedures.
Procedure for medical/legal examination and collection of evidence.
Procedure for obtaining legal blood alcohol specimen.
Requirements for reporting suspected elder/dependent adult and child abuse/neglect.
Coroner’s report
After-care instructions
Technical Equipment
Chest tubes, drainage system, and auto-transfuser.
Cardio-Respiratory monitors
Monitoring equipment; Arterial Lines, CVP, Swanz Ganz, ICP.
Invasive and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.
Crash cart/defibrillator (external and internal), ambu bag.
Oxygen saturation/pulse oximetry
Fluid warmer
12 lead ECG
Pacemaker, internal and external
Competent operation of ReddiNet communication System
Environment
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Leadership/Professionalism
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Education
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Attends a minimum of 50% of staff meetings annually.
Communication
Refer to job description, Registered Nurse
Age Specific & Cultural Requirements
Refer to job description, Registered Nurse
Non-Essential Duties
Participation on unit or hospital-based committees
Skills and Abilities
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Ability to perform and interpret ECG correctly
Ability institute Thrombolytic therapy protocol
Ability to assist in ICP insertion and monitoring/interpretation of wave form
Ability to assist in insertion and monitoring of arterial line and central lines.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications
Current California Registered Nursing license
BLS
ACLS
PALS (within 6 months of hire or first available Antelope Valley Hospital course)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification, initial certification required at first available hospital training class. Annual recertification required
Annual Restraint Certification/Recertification
Annual JCAHO Review/Competencies
Working Conditions
Refer to job description Registered Nurse
Job Objective A Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients as established by the Nursing Practice Act of the Board of Registered Nursing of the State of California and as guided by policies and procedures of the hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities 1. Nursing Process
Applies nursing process in direct patient care:
Provides accurate assessment and documentation of physiological, psycho social, cultural, developmental, socioeconomic, and spiritual needs of patient as evidenced by assessment within time frame appropriate for level of care
Provides logical sequence of action, updates nursing care plan as evidenced by notations on care plan, provides evaluation each shift of patient’s progress In relation to the patient care plan, if applicable to area of care
Provides Information to patient/family relating to educational resources available, Directs patient/family educational process
Provides discharge planning beginning on admission with appropriate referrals and update as required by the patient
Adheres to the admission and transfer criteria
Adheres to all current policies and procedures in providing patient care and seeks clarification if needed.
Evaluates and documents outcomes of medical, nursing, and ancillary team interventions
Incorporates time management skills in accomplishing care
2. Nursing Care Delivery Process
Knowledgeable regarding current nursing practices and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and use of resources and forms
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital structure and administrative resources
Demonstrates ability to interpret rules and regulations
Knowledge of legal aspects of nursing care
Demonstrates knowledge of legal documents pertinent to unit/area of care
Demonstrates knowledge of Patient rights
Acts as liaison between medical staff and patient care team
3. Technical Equipment
Able to operate technical equipment in area of care, safely, efficiently, and accurately
4. Environment
Assists in maintenance of a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment
Assesses safety/cleanliness of patient/unit environment and reports conditions requiring change
Utilizes resources, equipment, and supplies efficiently and with cost awareness
Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate department for correction
Uses clean and aseptic techniques for protection of patients and personal safety
Prevents contamination and/or transfer of Infection by use of the Exposure Control Plan and Standard Precautions in daily work
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes
5. Leadership/Professionalism
Supervises care provided by others
Assumes responsibility for quality of care given
Gives accurate and concise patient care report to appropriate persons
Gives accurate, concise patient care reports
Demonstrates knowledge of scheduling guidelines
Maintains professional attitude and effective working relationships with fellow staff members, other departments, patients’ families, medical staff and volunteers
Functions appropriately and effectively under pressure. Provides care as part of team effort in crisis or emergency situation
Adheres to all privacy laws when dealing with confidential and protected health information (PHI)
Maintains the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information
Adheres to the Code of Conduct
Adheres to all Antelope Valley Hospital Compliance & Integrity Program policies and procedures including the duty to report compliance violations and the duty to disclose conflicts of interest
Completion of all mandatory initial and annual training within assigned time frames per established guidelines
Demonstrates ethical decision making, integrity, and a willingness to promote a culture of safety
6. Communication
Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and physicians
Responsible for problem solving and crisis intervention related to physicians, patients, families, and staff
Follows the Chain of Command and Conflict Management process established by AVH
Displays a willingness to follow directions and to accept and utilize constructive criticism
7. Age Specific & Cultural Requirement
Demonstrate knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific and cultural groups
Participates in age specific and cultural educational and training programs
Demonstrates proficiency in required age specific and cultural competencies
Non-Essential Duties
Participates on unit or hospital based committees
Other duties as assigned, within compliance with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and CMS.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge
Supports and adheres to the values and mission statement established by the AVH Board of Directors
Conforms to required accreditation standards.
Conforms with and supports hospital quality management and performance improvement guidelines
Skills
Skill and ability to follow telephone etiquette/standards
Displays a willingness to work as a team player
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties
Abilities
Ability to adhere to all established AVH policies and procedures and to interpret and function under these.
Ability to organize work and establish priorities
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
Ability to relieve clerical staff at desk, or to adopt any function commonly assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel, or as allowed within scope of nursing practice, as needed
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times
Ability to be flexible in meeting staffing requirements of the facility
Ability to meet basic health requirements and physical job standards
Education and Experience Education Adheres to required educational standards
Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
Experience
Two years’ acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate
Required Licensure and/or Certifications
Current California Registered Nursing license
BCLS Certification
ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Work often performed under stressful, emotional, and physical conditions
Accepts additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances, e.g., high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies
May be exposed to contaminated instruments that may cause infections, burns, or cuts
May also be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation
A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.
Education and Experience Education Adheres to required educational standards
Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.
Experience
Two years’ acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate
Required Licensure and/or Certifications
Current California Registered Nursing license
BCLS Certification
ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas
#J-18808-Ljbffr