RN - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the Unit Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Educator-Supervisor, the primary responsibilities of the clinical nurse include the direct nursing care of patients utilizing the nursing process; development and application of leadership, management, and communication concepts; teaching of patients and staff; maintenance of professional standards in the Nethercutt Emergency Medicine Center at SMH.Qualifications

We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree required
• Current and valid California RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• One year of direct patient care in an emergency department setting required.
• Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire.
• Clinical skills include patient assessment, IV start, knowledge of medications, IV infusions and airway management.
• Ability to provide appropriate care for high acuity patients such as stroke, STEMI, trauma, psych, and pediatric populations.
• Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately to patient, patients family, and members of the patient care team
• Identification of abnormal/ lethal cardiac rhythms and ability to provide appropriate treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record documentation.
• Skill in setting priorities and organizing workload to effectively administer direct patient care.
• Skill in speaking English clearly and distinctly.
• Ability to identify changes in patient condition and provide appropriate interventions.
• Ability to comply with department standards on punctuality and attendance.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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