What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Emergency Department - David Grant Medical Center - Fairfield position at VA Northern California Health Care System?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse II to join our Emergency Department (ED) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. This role emphasizes the coordination of care, focusing on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Responsibilities include the administration of medications and procedures following established policies and guidelines. The Nurse II will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes positively.
Key Responsibilities
- Nursing Process: Accountable for delivering and supervising direct patient care, ensuring adherence to all elements of the nursing process.
- Care Coordination: Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care, emphasizing patient education and self-management.
- Clinical Administration: Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
- Collaborative Care: Works with interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal care outcomes.
- Quality Improvement: Actively participates in quality improvement processes and initiatives at the unit/program level.
- Customer Service: Engages in customer service programs to enhance patient experiences.
Specific Duties
The Nurse II Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients. They delegate and supervise basic nursing care of licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Provides urgent and emergent care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions. Nursing care ranges from basic nursing to stabilization, resuscitation, and life-support measures. Emergency nursing practice is independent and collaborative. The ED RN practice includes the roles of direct provider, educator, administrator, researcher, consultant, leader and advocate. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contribute3s professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based practice culture.
The ED RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing care. They access the patient by collecting pertinent data or information, including the triage of patients based on the 5 level triage system to prioritize patients that require more immediate care. They use the assessment data to determine diagnosis, problems, or other concerns. They will identify expected outcomes to develop a collaborative and individualized plan for each patient. The ED RN will implement that plan, including care coordination, health teaching, and health promotion. They evaluate the progress toward achieving the expected goal and outcomes and adjusts the plan as necessary.
Work Schedule
- 12 Hour Night Shifts, 1845-0715, Panama schedule with rotating weekends.
Qualifications
- Required: Current, unrestricted RN licensure, BLS, ALS, PALS Certification
- Experience: 2-3 years of Emergency Department or ICU experience (with at least 1 year in ED)
- Preferred: Military healthcare experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, National Certification (i.e., CEN, TNCC, ENPC, CCRN)
- Education: ICD/CGFNS required by DGMC if the applicant has a foreign degree
Must be a US Citizen to be considered for this position.
This position demands a high level of dedication and passion for providing quality patient care. If you meet these qualifications and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $111,272.00 - $202,522.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Experience:
- Emergency Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- US Citizenship (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $111,272 - $202,522