Job Description
Job Description
RN Nurse Lead – Emergency Department (Night Shift)Float Pool
Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift | 36 Hours/Week (3x12s)
Float Pool
Are you an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in leadership? Join Adventist Health and become an RN Nurse Lead where your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for patient-centered care will make a lasting impact.
As the Emergency Department Nurse Lead, you'll partner with nurse managers, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes, support frontline staff, and create a culture of safety, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
As the RN Nurse Lead, you will:
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Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Emergency Department
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Support and mentor nursing staff while promoting professional development
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Coordinate patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
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Ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care delivery
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Assist with staffing, scheduling, and workload management based on patient acuity
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Monitor quality metrics and lead performance improvement initiatives
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Promote patient safety and compliance with Joint Commission standards
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Address patient, family, and staff concerns with professionalism and compassion
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Participate in hiring, coaching, performance evaluations, and staff development
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Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered work environment
QualificationsRequired
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
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Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Preferred
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Master's Degree in Nursing
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Five or more years of nursing experience
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Emergency Department leadership experience
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Clinical specialty or Nursing Administration certification
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CPR certification (per organizational policy)
We're looking for a compassionate leader who:
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Thrives in a fast-paced Emergency Department
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Leads by example with integrity and accountability
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Inspires teamwork and clinical excellence
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Champions patient safety and quality improvement
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Builds strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues
About the Schedule
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Full-Time
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Night Shift
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36 hours per week
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Three 12-hour shifts