Perinatal RN (non-BU) - Day Shift - Part-time (.80 FTE)

Sharp HealthCare • San Diego, CA

3d • $54 - $77

About The Position

Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to the designated patient population.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 1 Year RN experience in related clinical area.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• IV proficient.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience.
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Clinical Skills: Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill and technical expertise in assigned area and within scope of practice. Uses well developed assessment skills to deliver all nursing care. Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests and procedures in assigned department. May act as a clinical resource for assigned area. Accurately documents patient care per protocol. Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base. Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians. Returns phone calls according to physician instruction. May schedule patient appointments. In partnership with physician, provides specific educational material and individual teaching. Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and procedures. Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician or manager.
• Medication Management: Maintains current knowledge of applicable medications. Demonstrates safe and accurate administration techniques. No medication errors. Ensures verification by licensed person and documentation of all medications administered including two (2) patient identifier verification.
• Department Efficiency and Effectiveness: Organizes and completes daily requirements and responsibilities. Ensures prompt and efficient return of messages according to established policy. Troubleshoots and resolves problem calls. Monitors patient flow, physician schedules and completes daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards. Completes work within assigned hours. Respond to changing circumstances and prioritize patient needs. Responds to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable manner. Utilizes good judgment and problem solving ability. Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient visit. Maintains appropriate supply levels. Cost conscious in usage. Participates in and prepares for site inspections and inventories. Completes department inventories per guidelines. Enters authorizations and schedules surgeries and procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Assists in other departments as assigned to meet staffing needs and travels to other sites as business needs arise.
• Leadership: Assists with training and education of new and existing staff. Consistently pro-active in team development and in problem-solving to meet department goals and support changes. Acts as a resource and role model for staff. Facilitates inter-departmental cooperation and teamwork. Adheres to Sharp HealthCare standards of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level