Registered Nurse (RN)

R0275078

Job Objective:

Provides direct patient care, collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of health care services to the specific patient population. Assesses patient's needs, plans care, implements and evaluates patient care in accordance with the patient’s needs based on the nurse’s knowledge of growth/development, the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. Demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Nursing or enrollment in an RN-BSN or RN-MSN program within one (1) year of hire and completion within five (5) years of hire if hired after July 1, 2012

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required in all departments upon hire; Additional certifications required as outlined based on assigned department: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA: Upon hire: 6400 2N LDRP 7010 Emergency Room Within 90 days of hire: 6010 Intensive Care Units 6173 Vascular AP4S 6174 Renker Pavilion 1E 7087 EDOC Pain Management (South Palm Canyon) 7089 EDOC Pain Management (Rancho Mirage) 7420 Surgery Main 7426 Perianesthesia - EDOSC 7427 Perianesthesia - Main Surgery 7428 Special Procedures 7429 Perianesthesia - Same Day Surgery DHOC 7430 Surgery Same Day DHOC 7431 EDOSC Surgery 7570 Cardiac Cath Lab 7571 Electro Physiology Lab 7581 EDCC Cardiology Clinic 7588 EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing 7590 Cardiology 7630 Radiology Main 7631 Interventional Radiology 7760 GI Lab 7761 Mirage Endoscopy Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from AHA: Upon hire: 7426 Perianesthesia - EDOSC 7427 Perianesthesia - Main Surgery 7429 Perianesthesia - Same Day Surgery DHOC 7431 EDOSC Surgery 7630 Radiology Main 7631 Interventional Radiology Within 30 days of hire: 7010 Emergency Room Within 180 days of hire: 6172 Medical Surgical 4E (required only for Pediatric RNs) Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification from AHA and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Upon hire: 6400 2N LDRP 6530 Neonatal ICU Level II Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Certification if assigned to cost center 6400 2N LDRP (as Labor RN only) Basic Fetal monitoring upon hire Intermediate Fetal monitoring within 90 days of hire Advanced Fetal monitoring within one (1) year of hire Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support (STABLE) course completion: Within 30 days of hire: 6400 2N LDRP (required for Postpartum RN only) 6530 Neonatal ICU Level II ONS Provider Card: Within 90 days of hire: 7641 Main Infusion 7643 Hem/Onc Infusion (LCCC) 7646 Hem/Onc Infusion (Rancho Plaza) 7647 Hem/Onc Bighorn Infusion (Argyros) Within one (1) year of hire if hired after February 1, 2026; current employees must obtain ONS Provider Card by November 1, 2026: 6171 Medical Surgical 3E Oncology Nurse Certification: Within three (3) years if hired after January 1, 2022 if full-time or part-time: 7641 Main Infusion 7643 Hem/Onc Infusion (LCCC) 7646 Hem/Onc Infusion (Rancho Plaza) 7647 Hem/Onc Bighorn Infusion (Argyros) Hyperbaric Certification: Within one (1) year of hire: 7070 Wound Care Clinic (Warke)

Experience:

Required: One (1) year of acute care RN experience or successful completion of Eisenhower’s Nurse Residency Program
Preferred: Experience in the area of specialty

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs physical assessment on patients in pain service.
• Develops plan of care based on assessment.
• Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with EMH Standards of Care, policies, procedures, and Nurse Practice Act.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing and medical interventions.
• Changes intervention strategies when expected outcomes not met.
• Consistently documents in accordance with EMH policies and procedures.
• Consistently administers medications and documents in compliance with medication administration policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of equipment specific to pain service.
• Provides accurate and precise reporting of patient condition and changes in a timely manner to physicians.
• Adheres to guidelines for internal transfer of patient care.
• Epidural Catheters: Rounds on each patient with epidural catheter to ensure that care is effective, Provides staff education as needed for procedures/epidural equipment, Gives bolus doses as ordered by physician, Assists with discontinuation of catheters.
• Initiates discharge planning upon admission and throughout hospitalization in conjunction with Case Manager where appropriate.
• Rounds on all pain patients to assist physicians and staff with the management of patients’ pain and does clinical data collection. Coordinates care with physician.
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Performs pain management education to patients and staff.
• Provides clinical expertise and is a resource to staff to solve pain specialty related situations.

Essential Skils:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.)
• Accurate assessment skills, appropriate to the age of the patient, based on scientific facts and principles
• Knowledge and ability to function in a professional role and serve as a professional role model
• Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care