Job Detail

This position supports the Mission of the Hospital through the provision of distinctive and compassionate care to our patients. This position utilizes professional and technical skills to provide direct, safe, and effective patient care to the Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients in the surrounding community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of clinical experience in emergency nursing in an acute care facility preferred.
• Current California EMT License is option / preferred
• Must have current CPR BLS for healthcare provider’s card upon hire.
• Must complete CPI within 30 days of employment.
• Must complete EKG and phlebotomy training within probation period.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of emergency care and EMTALA regulations. Must be able to manage multiple activities in a busy patient care environment.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age served on the unit. Knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged, extensive, walking/standing. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patient’s 50-75 lbs. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Hand manipulation, both fine and gross dexterity is required for writing and technical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to noise, cold and heat. Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, general cleaning chemicals.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)

\* General Staff Accountabilities

• Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Medical Center.
• Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.
• Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.
• Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of two hours prior to shift when unable to come to work.
• Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by Hospital Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately clocking in and out.
• Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.
• Adheres to the Dress Code.
• Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility.
• Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues
• \* Job Specific Accountabilities

Demonstrates ability to provide effective departmental planning.

• Completes all appropriate unit documentation, including pain scale, rechecks vital signs every 2 hours, and prn.
• Places, screens, transfers and refers incoming telephone calls.
• Inputs orders into computer, able to retrieve and cancel orders, and print results
• Correctly uses office equipment including PC's, FAX and copier machine.
• Stocks and maintains adequate inventory and ordering of supplies used in the unit.
• Notifies physicians/nurses of abnormal lab results.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers in a friendly, polite, and helpful manner.
• Transports patients safely to destinations beyond the Emergency Department.
• Maintains cleanliness of gurneys in the department daily.
• Assists in maintaining department statistics.
• Assists in maintaining patient log.
• Creates patient labels.
• Stocks department on a routine basis.
• Updates patients in the waiting room every one half to one hour.
• Provides 1:1 coverage for all patients requiring a sitter as needed.
• Demonstrates communication and technical skills necessary to interpret age-specific responses to services provided.
• Demonstrates blood glucose monitoring competency.
• Demonstrates the proper operation of the HEAR radio, ReddiNet, and Biocom.
• Demonstrates proficiency in blood draws.
• Demonstrates Exit Writer proficiency.
• Maintains current certifications.
• Attends at least 80% of staff meetings if full time and 50% if Per Diem.
• Demonstrates proficiency in EKG and rhythm strip reading.
• Able to apply splint and Ortho devices
• Set up and assist with bedside procedures.
• Ensure patients belongings are inventoried and secure.
• Provide safe and Therapeutic environment for Mental Health patients.
• Demonstrates proficiency in restraint application and safety.
• Ability to assist in code gray, utilizing proper procedure and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Acute care: 1 year (Required)
• Mental health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Paramedic License (Required)
• EMT Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location