Job Description
This role assesses patient conditions in emergency settings, administering treatments like IVs and medications to stabilize individuals with injuries or illnesses, directly impacting health outcomes for communities. Nurses coordinate care plans using ESI systems for up to 600 monthly patients, educating families on post-care needs and reducing hospital readmissions. Interventions during crises save lives and ease burdens on families.
Community Hospital of Huntington Park functions as a non-profit facility with 300 beds, serving Los Angeles County through specialized departments like emergency medicine. It focuses on equitable care for diverse populations. The hospital invests in staff development with ongoing education.
Nurses change dressings, monitor vitals with oxygen cylinders, interpret test results, educate on procedures, update charts in electronic systems, collect histories via ADPIE frameworks, and triage patients. They float to other areas like ICU, using code carts for emergencies. Interactions involve physicians and EMS via SBAR communications. A constraint includes 12-hour shifts leading to overtime after 8 hours, maintaining focus without breaks in high-stakes situations.
The position pays $45.16 to $66.40 hourly, averaging $52.69 to $77.47 after overtime, with an $10,000 sign-on bonus, onsite full-time days. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement options via Pipeline Health.
Responsibilities
- Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
- Assess and record vital signs and medication responses
- Interpret and record test measurements
- Monitor patient vitals and report reactions
- Answer questions on procedures and care
- Maintain patient files and records
Requirements
- 1 year experience preferred in emergency department
- In-depth knowledge of emergency nursing practices
- Current RN license
- BLS certification
- Ability to work flexible schedules