Clinical RN - Sharp Chula Vista - Emergency Department - FT - Variable - May be eligible for 5k in relocation assistance

Sharp HealthCare • Chula Vista, CA

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About The Position

Provides direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families in the Emergency Department at Sharp Chula Vista. The role uses individualized assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to deliver safe, therapeutic, efficient care across the continuum. The nurse coordinates care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members; manages complex patient needs; supports patient education and discharge planning; and contributes to the development of colleagues and the improvement of unit practices.

This evergreen posting represents four open positions. The hourly pay range is $64.210–$93.760, with placement based on years of RN experience as defined by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible new hires relocating from 100 or more miles outside San Diego may receive $5,000 in relocation assistance. Employee referral incentive eligibility and other exclusions apply as described in the posting.

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.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate; employee provides certificate.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families using systematic planning and timely communication.
• Assess patient needs, identify actual or potential problems and risks, and develop individualized plans of care.
• Use clinical judgment and the nursing process to implement, evaluate, and adjust care as patient and family needs change.
• Provide safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with complex needs, including multi-system disease or complications of treatment.
• Recognize patient diagnoses and potential complications, prioritize workload and resources, and manage emergency situations.
• Document patient care according to department and entity guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Delegate and assign care tasks appropriately, communicate expectations, determine required supervision, and follow up to ensure tasks are completed.
• Assess physician orders for appropriateness and question them when appropriate.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, advocate for patients, and adapt care to social, cultural, spiritual, language, and communication needs.
• Provide age-appropriate patient and family education, support recovery and self-care, and coordinate transfer, discharge planning, and teaching.
• Coordinate care delivered by other members of the health care team and nursing staff.
• Support coworkers and learners through guidance, teaching, preceptorship, mentoring, and constructive feedback; may serve as a relief charge nurse.
• Use common equipment and medications safely and seek assistance when unfamiliar.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit activities, committees as appropriate, and efforts to improve work processes and systems.
• Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient resource use, quality care, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• May be eligible for $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible hires relocating from 100 or more miles outside San Diego.
• $2,500 employee referral bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed