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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Services

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Garden Grove, California

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Eligibility
Emergency Department

Posted Oct 8 · Applications close Oct 8, 2027

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
License
RN license Current and valid state RN Licensecurrent valid state RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
current valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License
Certification
current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
Certification
Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate, maintained annuallyAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.
Certification
MICN in Paramedic Base Station EDAfter hire · within 12 months of hire In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
Certification
emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 at EDAP certified facilitiesAfter hire · within 6 months of hire EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire
Certification
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC)After hire · within 12 months of hire Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
Experience
minimum one year as staff RN in acute care hospital Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred

Preferred

Certification
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
E.R. setting experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for California ER rolesCalifornia ER postings that state pay run $48/hr to $81/hr, the middle half $53/hr to $70/hr, across 58 postings.
Pay reviews
starting pay set by skillset, experience, education, credentials and licensure

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off
  • Benefits401K retirement plan401K retirement plan
  • BenefitsOutstanding medical coverageOutstanding Medical
  • BenefitsVision coverageVision Coverage
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
  • BenefitsVoluntary benefit optionsMany more Voluntary Benefit Options!
More benefits (2)
  • Outstanding Medical
  • Dental

The role and schedule

Union
collective bargaining agreement may apply Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
Day to day
delivers safe patient care using the nursing process The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Day to day
provides direct patient care within scope of practice Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
Day to day
directs patient/family teaching and other nursing personnel
Day to day
accountable for ED patient care The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
Day to day
communicates patient condition changes and diagnostic results to physicians He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Day to day
responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
Day to day
knowledgeable in EMTALA and abuse reporting to agencies and Hospital Social Worker Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
Day to day
maintains patient privacy and confidentiality Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Unit
Telemetry
Details
167-bed hospital is a 167-bed community hospital centrally located in beautiful Southern California
Details
fast-paced work environment This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community.

The workplace

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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Overview

Founded in 1982, Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center is a 167-bed community hospital centrally located in beautiful Southern California dedicated to providing our community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center has received “Top 100 Hospital” in the nation accolades from Truven Health Analytics and is a recipient of the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. Key services include general medical/surgical inpatient care and treatment, critical care, emergency services, orthopedics, maternity care, and wound care.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

The facility offers a full spectrum of acute care services for the residents of Garden Grove and the surrounding communities. Located near the corner of Harbor and Garden Grove Boulevards, Garden Grove Hospital is close to the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and the many hotels situated in the area. For more information, visit gardengrovehospital.com.

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Outstanding Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision Coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.

The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.

Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

  • Current and valid state RN License
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
  • Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
  • Current PALS (AHA) certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current
  • Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

  • In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
  • EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire
  • Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Pay Transparency

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

The current compensation range for this role is $53.94 to $67.37. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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What's around it?

In Garden Grove, CA

Garden Grove, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,012/mo
Household income
$92,174/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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