Registered Nurse Per-Diem in Garberville, California at Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District

Summary/Objective

The Registered Nurse (RN) employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills utilizing the nursing process to assist patients of various ages in achieving maximum health potential. The RN functions as a health-team member through independent, interdependent, and dependent roles within the healthcare system. The Registered Nurse reports to the ED/Acute Care Nurse Manager.

Essential Functions

Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records per hospital policy and applicable law.

Coordinates all aspects of admission, transfer and discharge with healthcare team.

Demonstrates competency in selected technical skills (e.g., psychomotor skills, equipment use and troubleshooting, IV/IO insertion, maintenance and discontinuation, medication administration).

Effectively evaluates patient to recognize change in condition and intervenes appropriately.

Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, IV, rectal, IM or IO) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy.

Records patients’ current vital signs and alerts ED physician or Clinic physician for abnormal vital signs in a timely manner.

Organizes, prioritizes and completes activities and assignments in an efficient and timely manner.

Core Competencies

Initiative

Adaptability

Integrity

Collaboration

SoHum Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Current RN license in California

BLS, ACLS, PALS required

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience in an emergency room patient care setting