RN Emergency Room; FT 7PM - $17 Differential

Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Salary Range (Depending on Experience): $52.25 - $80.99

About the Role

The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor of the Emergency Department, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12-hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family-centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients. This includes the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the use of the nursing process as a problem-solving model; utilizes knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
• Performs focused nursing assessments targeting areas most productive for a given patient population or situation.
• Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situations; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care.
• Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow-through with planned care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
• Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, respecting patient rights as reflected in the hospital's values and mission.
• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding on patients.
• Communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
• Performs documentation of patient care including assessment, plan of care, implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit-specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.
• Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities.
• Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.
• Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families, utilizing appropriate resources to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Works with Care Managers during the patient’s stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.
• Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with the physician and other team members.
• Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders, and follows up with revised care.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct, and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees, and registry staff.
• Upholds professional appearance through adherence to the dress code and proper identification for peers and staff.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards, including Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in the implementation of the unit-specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms, and reports findings to the Clinical Unit Supervisor and department leader.
• Supports own professional development by participating in committees, cross-training to various roles, and precepting new graduates, transition of practice, and new hires.
• Ensures the department is ready for patient care at all times, including preparing patient rooms, maintaining cleanliness, and keeping the department survey-ready.
• Provides basic hygiene and ADLs to patients.
• Exhibits flexibility in transfer of location throughout the shift as patient census dictates.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the department leader.

Requirements

• Associate in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent. Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Emergency Department nursing. Internal candidates that have successfully completed the MLKCH Nurse Residency Program or Transition Fellows program or similar will be considered.
• Current California Nursing license.
• Basic EKG Competence.
• Certification in Emergency Department Nursing preferred.

Skills

• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish).
• Basic computer skills.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.
• MLKCH Video familiarity.