Job Posting
RN - BREAK NURSE - ED/ACUTE
This is a mid-shift - Break Nurse
Must be flexible and able to work weekends and holidays.
I. Job Summary: Employee administers professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department and performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties and activities.
II. Minimum Qualifications:
A. Education
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Successful completion of an accredited school of registered nursing.
B. Experience
Level I Minimum one (1) year telemetry experience preferred.
Level II Minimum of one (1) year ED experience
Level III Meets Level II criteria and has a minimum of three years emergency Department experience and ability to accept charge nurse/ House Supervisor responsibilities.
Level IV Meets Level II and Level III criteria and has a minimum of five years of emergency department experience and the ability to accept charge nurse/ house supervisor responsibilities.
C. Licensure / Certifications / Registrations / Other Criteria
1. Current valid California RN license or Interim Permit.
2. Valid Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider certification.
3. Current ACLS/PALS
Level II
1. Current valid California RN license or Interim Permit.
2. Valid Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider certification.
3. Current ACLS/PALS
Level III
1. Requires current MICN Certification or (certification within one year of hire).
2. PALS
3. TNCC preferred
4. Assists department manager with projects as needed. Has the ability to act as house supervisor when administration is not present.
Level IV
1. Meets Level III criteria and assumes critical additional responsibilities over and above staff nurse duties delegated by Department Manager. Such as Disaster Control Coordinator/Paramedic Liaison, Infection Control, UR, or QM.
D. Essential Skills
1. Understanding of basic medical terminology.
2. Ability to understand and perform routine emergency treatment tasks and procedures.
3. Ability to accurately perform a head-to-toe assessment on patients of all ages.
4. Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, and/or graphic instructions.
5. Ability to accurately perform intermediate math, including addition, subtraction multiplication, and division. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
6. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure or government regulations.
7. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
8. Ability to speak effectively on a one on one and small group situation to patients, visitors, and other employees; and to convey health education to individuals as directed by the emergency department provider.
9. Ability to comply with procedures for infection control and asepsis.
10. Knowledge of emergency room equipment, supplies, and instruments; and the ability to properly use them.
11. Ability to interact with the public in a professional and positive manner.
12. Understanding of and ability to use proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self.
13. Ability to document accurate patient records.
14. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of your duties.
15. Understanding of the principle, practices, and standards of nursing.
16. Understanding of pharmaceuticals prescribed for patients of all ages.
EOE
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Night
Hourly Wage: $46.18 - $58.35 per/hour
Contact Information
Contact Human Resources
Email: hr@jcf-hospital.com
Full Time and Part Time & PD available!
Days and NOC Available
Per Diem or Full Time! |
