Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Unit Overview: This high-paced Emergency Department is equipped with 31 beds, which will increase to 36 by 2026. The unit comprises a dedicated team of 110 staff members, including day, mid, and night shifts.

General Information

• Patient Ratios: California state ratios for admission assignments, with a typical Emergency Department ratio of 4:1.
• Types of Equipment: Trauma, Stroke, Pediatric, and STEMI Center equipment including Belmont and Level 1 Rapid Infusers, Alaris, GE, and Philips monitors.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech.
• Facilities: Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Comprehensive Cardiac/STEMI Center, and approved for Pediatric emergency services.

Qualifications

Required Skills: Applicants must possess the following certifications:

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NIHSS
• TNCC
• ENPC
• CPI

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in an Emergency Department with STEMI, Stroke, and Level 2 or Level 3 trauma services, caring for patients of all ages is essential. A preference will be given to candidates with 2-3 years of related experience.

Experience in triage and working in a moderate to large facility that sees over 150 visits daily is also advantageous.

Typical Procedures

• Acute Stroke and STEMI management
• Trauma and Cardiac care including IVs, medication drips, TNK or tPA administration, conscious sedation, and respiratory care
• Pediatric care including IVs and venipuncture
• Gynecological and Orthopedic care
• Inpatient holding for admits

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Self-starter attitude
• Team-oriented approach
• Exceptional flexibility
• Strong patient focus

Work Requirements

• Staff must be able to work 4 weekend shifts per month as well as holidays as assigned.
• Scheduling preferences are considered; requests for time off agreed upon prior to the start are honored.

Dress Code

The dress code requires scrubs without color or inappropriate designs, and naturally occurring hair color is mandated.

Unit Policies

Employees must adhere to all documentation, medication safety, code care, assessment, and reassessment policies.