The dedicated staff, highly-skilled physicians and surgeons, and advanced technology combine to make working at Los Alamitos Medical Center a personally-rewarding work environment. Nursing staff often hold advanced degrees, are dedicated to caring for others in both their personal and professional lives, and work side-by-side with talented colleagues and medical staff. The hospital has an advanced bi-plane catheterization lab, robot-assisted surgery capabilities, an Orthopedic Destination Center, and the radiation oncology physician services are provided by UCLA Health. Outpatient services are provided in a colorful patient setting in our Total Care Pavilion and there will soon be nurse navigators to assist orthopedic and cancer patients. The hospital�s quality indicators reflect the hard work of physicians and staff. LAMC awards and distinctions include an A on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score, American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Gold+ Performance Achievement Award for Heart Failure, American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines Gold+ Performance Achievement Award for Stroke, American Stroke Association Target Stroke Honor Roll, and is a Joint Commission Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Los Alamitos Medical Center is a great place to work. There are more than 150 staff members who have been here over 20 years and the hospital has been in the community for nearly 50 years treating generations of families.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.
Job Summary
The Emergency Department Level 1 RN is a Registered Nurse who provides care to a diverse population of patients with perceived or actual physical/emotional alterations in health that are undiagnosed or require further intervention. Emphasis at this level is on learning and performing entry level nursing skills for patients who require episodic, primary or acute care.
Qualifications:Training and Experience:
Mandatory Requirements:
Current California RN License, Current ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications
Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification or within three (3) months of hire and renewed annually
Completion of basic Emergency Nursing Course*, Completion of Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmia Course*
*Waived for Individual's with previous documented ED Employment who are able to demonstrate written and/or performance based proficiency within 30 days of start date.
Preferred Requirements:
Membership in a professional organization
Six (6) months recent experience as an RN in an acute care facility
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Job:
ER
Primary Location:
Los Alamitos, California
Facility:
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Job Type:
PT2Y
Shift Type:
Rotate
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