Registered Nurse Job Description

We are looking for a Registered Nurse -Critical Access Hospital RN, Emergency Room Nurse, Fast Track / Triage. You to join our nursing staff in providing excellent health care to our patients. Your duty of caring for the patients coming into our facility include tasks like creating and maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions.

A Bachelor's degree in nursing and a state license are essential requirements for consideration. You will also need to be trained in BLS/CPR and be ACLS-certified. A professional, friendly attitude and effective communication skills are keys to becoming successful in this role.

Your Responsibilities:

• Implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment in accordance with hospital standards of care
• Performs assessments; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; documents nursing interventions on care plans, medical records, and reports findings to physicians as needed
• Instructs patients, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care directed towards a safe discharge
• Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security
• Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment
• May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• May participate in the development and review of policies and procedures
• Assists in resolving charge discrepancies as directed -Performs other duties as assigned

You Must have :

• Bachelor degree or master degree in nursing.
• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN.
• Current state licensure as a registered nurse and BLS certification required.
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR
• ACLS certification
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
• Basic computer skills.
• Professional, friendly attitude.
• Graduate of accredited school of registered nursing -Current California RN license -Current BLS, PALS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required, TNCC preferred, ICU experience a plus

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Time Management

Contract Length: 13 weeks