Emergency Care Training

Overview

The SFDPH Emergency Nurse Training Program is designed to equip new graduate or inexperienced Registered Nurses with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide patient-centered emergency care within a dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Essential Job Functions

By participating in this program, you will play a vital role in delivering nursing care to critically ill and injured patients in emergency situations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the safety of patients by delivering high-quality care throughout their treatment and recovery process

• Providing specialized care to patients of various age groups, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, with acute and chronic illnesses and injuries

• Applying the nursing process with precision and expertise in the care of critically ill patients, strictly adhering to ED standards of care and scope of practice

• Administering complex medications with accuracy and attention to detail, in accordance with established protocols

• Maintaining concise, complete, and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes to ensure accurate records and continuity of care

• Demonstrating critical thinking skills and effective prioritization of care to address the unique needs of critically ill and injured patients

• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive patient-centered care

• Effectively delegating appropriate care and tasks to peers and assistants

• Continuously evaluating personal practice, actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, refining skills, and enhancing overall proficiency in emergency nursing

Training Program Objective

Our objective is to equip you with the following skills and knowledge:

• Equip trainees with the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities to proficiently and safely manage up to 4 patients simultaneously

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of emergency care principles and practices, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions and emergencies

• Prepare trainees to confidently and competently function as a vital member of the interdisciplinary emergency care team, contributing to the well-being and recovery of patients in a dynamic healthcare setting

Successful Applicant Profile

To thrive in our program, successful applicants should possess the following qualities:

• Completed a minimum of one year in an acute care setting as a registered nurse, paramedic, or EMT, or successfully finished senior preceptorship in emergency or critical care during nursing school

• Possess a valid ACLS and BLS certification

• Possess a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License

• Demonstrated commitment to providing care for vulnerable and underserved patients, particularly within the San Francisco community

• Exhibiting a strong foundation for developing crucial critical thinking skills