Job Abstract

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values the Clinical Nurse III (CNIII) in DEMS is an RN with advanced skills who is an expert in emergency nursing care and is also capable of directing/coaching other DEMS staff in the daily operations of the unit. The CNIII facilitates the smooth operation of the nursing unit. The CNIII acts as a mentor preceptor and resource for the Clinical Nurse I and II as well as other staff members. The CNIII provides advanced consultation to other units and hospital staff regarding complex emergency patient care problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Three (3) to five (5) years current emergency nursing experience required. 
• Completion of DEMS competencies required within 6 months of employment. 
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.
• ACLS PALS certification is required.

Preferred:

• Spanish speaking experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• CEN specialty certification preferred.
• TNCC preferred.

Special Skills:

Demonstrates average competency level 2.75 in core RN competencies and competency level 3.0 in the required DEMS specialty competencies. Works independently within a decentralized nursing environment. Willingly and independently assumes the preceptor/mentor role for nurses in orientation temporary staff and novice emergency nurses. Applies and documents the Nursing Process independently in complex patient situations.