RN Emergency, Full-time, Day shift

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, we provide care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Located in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care, and a vast scope of award-winning services throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. Marysville offers a strong community feel with proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as easy access to Lake Tahoe.

About the Role

Registered professional nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated shift. Prescribes nursing care based on the nursing process consistent with the medical plan of care and input from the patient and significant others. Collaborates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate the delivery of patient care to patients of any age (neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric). Incorporates teaching and discharge planning needs into the overall plan of care. Delegates aspects of patient care delivery to other nursing staff based on their clinical competence and legal scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, design and implement an individualized plan of care, and evaluate its effectiveness, patient response, and progress toward established goals. Modifies the plan as necessary while considering age-specific, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to formulate and adjust the plan of care for assigned patients.
• Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, and developmental stages to deliver patient care.
• Utilizes knowledge of pharmacology (action, route of administration, side effects, and contraindications) when preparing and administering medications and IV therapy.
• Provides patient/family education in all phases of care to gain cooperation, allay apprehension, and promote compliance. Assesses knowledge, plans learning activities, and evaluates effectiveness through feedback.
• Responds to emergency patient situations or internal/external disasters following established protocols, remaining calm and informing appropriate personnel.
• Oversees the delivery of patient care, challenges or corrects errors to ensure patient safety, and reports observations, reactions, and problems in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for problem-solving and clinical decision-making on assigned shifts, ensuring continuity of care by processing and following through on physician’s orders and treatment plans.
• Acts as the patient’s advocate, ensuring patient rights are preserved and intervening when necessary.
• Delegates tasks to CNAs and student nurses based on their clinical competence and legal scope of practice.
• Practices registered nursing according to the California Nurse Practice Act, maintaining awareness of professional responsibilities and legal scope of practice.
• Documents assessments, nursing interventions, and care provided for all assigned patients.
• Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies/procedures, adapting techniques to patients’ age and unique needs with attention to detail, accuracy, and comfort.
• Prepares and administers medications and IVs, considering age-specific needs.
• Performs emergency procedures such as CPR and assesses patient response.
• Demonstrates safe use of equipment, including electric beds, infusion pumps, mechanical lifts, suction devices, physiologic monitors, traction equipment, and other patient care devices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Acute care facility experience: Preferred

Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required at time of hire and demonstrated competency in Dysrhythmia during orientation for all departments except Obstetrics and NICU.
• Critical Care Units: Completion of Critical Care Course within 1 year of hire and demonstrated competency in IV Sedation within 6 months of hire: Required.
• Perinatal (Labor & Delivery): Neonatal Resuscitation within 6 months of hire, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of hire, and Advanced Fetal Monitoring within 1 year of hire: Required.
• Perinatal (Obstetrics & NICU): Neonatal Resuscitation within 6 months of hire: Required.
• PACU/SDS: PALS certification within 1 year of hire and IV Sedation within 6 months of hire: Required.
• Emergency Department: PALS certification at time of hire, TNCC certification within 1 year of hire, and demonstrated competency in IV Sedation within 6 months of hire: Required.
• Procedures Nurse Interventional Radiology RN: IV Sedation within 6 months of hire: Required.
• Preferred Certifications: MICN and CEN for Emergency Department RNs; PICC competence for Procedures Nurse Interventional Radiology RNs.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $70.72 to $92.80 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts