Responsibilities Position Summary: Assesses patient/family health problems and resources and takes a leadership role in the development implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for critical nursing care in the ED. Provides professional intensive nursing care and interventions to critically ill patient population(s). This position requires providing emergency nursing service to one or more age groups including ill children through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organizations strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). #RN@DH Qualifications Minimum: * Graduate of an RN School of Nursing * Current California RN License * Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: * 6 months of acute care experience * Previous experience in an emergency department * Bachelor degree in health related field * Computer literacy Overview St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers. One Community. One Mission. One California