OverviewArroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.ResponsibilitiesIn keeping with the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital care philosophy the Registered Nurse manages quality patient care through the nursing process. Coordinates plan of care with the health care team.Assumes leadership role for unit personnel to prepare and assist them with their responsibilities.Employees are responsible for completion of unit competency assessments annual safety review CPRand renewal of license by maintaining continuing education units as required by hospital policy.Employees must successfully pass clinical math exam prior to orientation to unit. In addition to these major responsibilities the Registered Nurse may be assigned other dutiesQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
Registered Nurse 's without previous Emergency Department experience and new graduates will be considered on an individual basis provided they successfully complete the Emergency Department Orientation and Training program.
Current California Registered Nurse license or interim permit.
Current approved health care provider CPR certification.
ACLS Certification.
PALS Certification (may be obtained within 6 months of hire).
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Emergency Department experience preferred.
TNCC Certification, desired.
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirementsPay Range$46.78- $69.81 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.