RN Emergency Services

Job Description

Overview

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

Responsibilities

California Hospital is thrilled to announce the opening of our brand new, state-of-the-art tower, featuring a significantly expanded and modernized Emergency Department. We're seeking experienced and compassionate Emergency Department nurses to join our growing team and be a part of this exciting new chapter. The new, four-story patient tower will house expanded Emergency and Trauma Services including:

• 47 private exam rooms
• 6 trauma bays
• Dedicated pediatric exam rooms
• Centrally-located imaging suite (CT, Xray and Ultrasound)
• Expanded patient capacity 
• New waiting areasdesigned to provide a calm, soothing environment

As an ED Nurse at California hospital you will have access to:

• Cutting-edge technology and equipment: Work with the latest advancements in medical technology, enhancing patient care and improving your workflow.
• Spacious and modern environment: Enjoy a comfortable and efficient work environment designed to optimize patient flow and staff well-being.
• Supportive and collaborative team: Become part of a dedicated and highly skilled nursing team committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Competitive salary and benefits package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development: We are committed to investing in our nurses' careers through continuing education and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Use emergency triage protocol to intake discharge or admit patients.
• Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
• Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values beliefs and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patients condition.
• Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes such as patient experience initiatives mentoring etc. If you are committed to social justice health equity and prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways you belong with us.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in California
• One-year acute care ER experience
• Basic Dysrhythmia EKG Certification
• LA City Fire Safety Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
• Crisis Prevention Institute Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required for all areas.
• ACLS PALS and MOAB required for Emergency

This position represented by CNA