What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Transition Fellowship Emergency position at California Hospital Medical Center?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Transition RN Fellowship at California Hospital prepares and supports experienced nurses as they enter into a specialty unit. Our next RN Transition Fellowship program start date will begin March 16th, 2026. Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience to be eligible for this program. Positions are limited and early application is encouraged. Application period is open December 1st 2025 and will closed when a sufficient number of applicants have been received.
To initiate the application process please complete the online job application and submit the following item:
- Current resume
As an ER Nurse at California Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll be the first touchpoint to the people in our community during health emergencies.
No two days in emergency nursing are ever the same. You’re a multitasker who can react quickly as you’ll prioritize patients based on their medical necessity while you’re providing emergency triage to others. As part of our ER team, you’ll partner with an experienced clinical team to deliver stabilizing care to our patients by performing IV starts, foley catheter insertions, or aiding providers with chest tube insertions.
To thrive as an ER nurse, you should exhibit teamwork, professionalism, critical thinking skills, and a willingness to take on additional projects such as patient experience initiatives. More than anything, you should be energetic and motivated to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.
Responsibilities
- Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
- Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
- Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
- Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Job Requirements
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in California
- One-year acute care experience
- Basic Dysrhythmia EKG Certification
- LA City Fire Safety Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
- Crisis Prevention Institute Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required for all areas.
- ACLS, PALS and BLSrequired for Emergency
This position represented by CNA
Where You'll WorkFounded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Salary : $57 - $76