Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN
JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK's cross streets is named in his honor.
Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:
•Emergency care 24/7
•Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology
•Cardiovascular services
•Maternity care and pediatric services
•Ambulatory surgery center
•Imaging services
•Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The RN II: Assumes principle responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all Emergency Department patient populations. Independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional actions. The RN II uses critical thinking skills both in triage and in providing care for all categories and types of Emergency Department Patients. Oversees RN l's, ED Tech's and CNA's. Uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels, and maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians and participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current California Registered Nurse License (maintained at all times).
- 1-2 years of ER experience
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintained at all times).
- Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification (maintained at all times).
- Current American Heart Association PALS Certification (maintained at all times).
- Current NIHSS Certificate.
- Successful completion of EKG Test.
- Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a RN I position
- Basic Computer Skills
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
Annual Requirements:
- Annual Update
- TB Screening
- Ethics
- Respiratory Fit Test
- AB-508 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 90 days of hire
- EKG Test
Current Competencies:
- Skills Competencies
- MICN - preferred
- ED Triage Course
- ENPC and TNCC (within 12 months of hire)
- PHTLS (within six (6) months of obtaining MICN Certification)
- AB-508 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within one (1) month of hire (maintained at all times)
- CEN Certification within 18 months of hire - Preferred
Schedule: 3 shifts weekly. Some weekends required.
Hours:
Pay range: $47.52 - $78.54 hourly
Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
