(RN) Registered Nurse - La Jolla Emergency Dept
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. Under general supervision, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluated results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships. Emergency services in La Jolla are located in the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center with access to all major medical specialties, such as: Accredited geriatric emergency department Comprehensive heart center Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center Labor & Delivery Level III NICU While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. California RN license. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. PALS certification. Experienced Emergency RNs only. Minimum (1) year of Emergency Room RN experience (within the past two years). Proven nursing clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for Emergency Room patients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work within a busy team environment.
Job Location
Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center