Clinical Nurse RN - 7W Medical Progressive Care Unit - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Day

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families in the 7W Medical Progressive Care Unit at Sharp Memorial Hospital. The role independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, and efficient care throughout the continuum of care. The nurse manages complex patient needs, coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team, and adapts care as patient and family needs change. The nurse also supports clinical leadership and team development by delegating care appropriately, guiding coworkers and students, and contributing to improvements in work processes and clinical practice. The position includes building therapeutic relationships with patients and families, advocating for patient needs, providing age-appropriate education, and coordinating transfer and discharge planning.

Requirements

Graduate of nursing school.
At least 1 year of clinical experience; RNs with less than 12 months of experience will complete the new graduate requirements.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care using systematic planning and timely communication with the multidisciplinary team and patients or families.
Manage multiple patient needs and collaborate with the care team to plan and prioritize individualized care.
Use the nursing process and critical thinking to assess patients, identify actual and potential problems, implement interventions, evaluate outcomes, and revise care plans as needed.
Recognize complex patient conditions and potential complications, and provide safe, therapeutic, efficient care.
Make appropriate referrals based on initial and ongoing assessments and evaluations.
Document patient care comprehensively according to department and entity guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Delegate and assign care appropriately, communicate expectations, determine required supervision, and follow up on delegated tasks.
Assess physician orders and question them when appropriate.
Support coworkers, provide constructive feedback, guide other nurses, and share unit-specific information with students and temporary staff.
Identify and apply opportunities to improve work processes and systems.
Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, adapt interventions to social and cultural needs, and advocate for patients.
Provide age-appropriate education related to recovery, self-care, end-of-life care, health maintenance, health promotion, and wellness.
Coordinate transfer and discharge planning and teaching with the health care team.
Coordinate care administered by other members of the care team and nursing staff.
Use common equipment and medications safely and consult others when unfamiliar with them.
Organize and prioritize workload, manage emergency situations, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Comply with regulatory and accreditation standards and participate in unit activities and committees as appropriate.
Teach skills and mentor others to support clinical practice and professional development.
Use teaching and coaching strategies to assist families through the disease process or experience.
Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient resource use, and quality care.