RN Emergency

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org / northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Emergency Room Nurse at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, part of CommonSpirit Health, you'll provide critical care and support to those facing health emergencies. Join our Level II Trauma Center team, serving both adults and children, and be a part of the only Pediatric Trauma Center in the San Fernando Valley. Every day is different, offering a dynamic and rewarding career where you can truly make a difference. As part of CommonSpirit Health, we offer a supportive and values-driven work environment where you can grow both personally and professionally.

We're offering a 10% sign-on bonus to qualified candidates who join our team. Learn more and apply today!

• Triage & Treat : Rapidly assess patients using emergency protocols to determine the appropriate course of action (intake, discharge, or admission).
• Stabilize & Adapt : Deliver critical stabilizing care to patients of all ages, adjusting treatment plans based on changing conditions and collaborating with the ER team.
• Coordinate & Evaluate : Apply your clinical expertise to coordinate patient care, regularly planning and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment.
• Collaborate & Communicate : Build strong, professional relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and families, ensuring open communication and patient confidentiality.
• Advocate & Educate : Provide culturally sensitive care, respecting individual beliefs and customs, and educate patients and families on their care plan.
• Lead & Mentor : Provide guidance and leadership to the interdisciplinary team, supervising nursing interventions and acting as a resource for new staff and students.
• Document & Improve : Accurately document patient care and participate in initiatives to improve patient outcomes and the overall patient experience.
• Adhere & Comply : Follow all established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring a safe and compliant environment.
• Administer & Monitor : Administer medications as directed, carefully assessing and documenting patient responses and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Round & Respond : Conduct hourly rounds to address patient needs, focusing on pain management, skin integrity, and elimination.

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Job Requirements

This position is represented by SEIU L121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.