Registered Nurse Acute - Day Shift

Coalinga Regional Medical Center•Coalinga, CA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. POPULATION SERVED The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older for inpatient care and between the ages of 0 and older for emergency services. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population. POSITION SUMMARY Using independent and interdependent judgement, the Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with the state of California, Title 22 Nursing Service maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. In collaboration with the provider, the RN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follows up the plan of care for the patient population.

Requirements

This position requires a valid temporary or permanent CA State Registered Nurse License.
The individual must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, be dedicated to the provision of quality patient care, and use sound judgement in decision-making.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification required Upon Hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 1 months of hire if working in Emergency Department.
Ability to maintain assigned work hours: Requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours.

Nice To Haves

Trauma nursing core course preferred if working in the Emergency Department but not required.

Responsibilities

Initiates an on-going systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the patient/family through interview, observation, and physical examination.
Interprets assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long term goals, and discharge planning.
Teaches and counsels patients/families, and makes referrals to appropriate resource personnel when needed.
Participates as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of rehabilitation goals.
Assures that medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately, and integrates the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care.
Assures that medication/I.V. administration is correct and according to the established nursing policies and procedures
Provides for personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures
Demonstrates skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situations
Assures that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely.
Provides nursing care to meet patient needs
Provides direction and leadership in patient care to assigned personnel.
Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time and staff in meeting patient needs.
Communicates the plan of nursing care for each patient through reports, conferences, rounds, and patient care records.
Demonstrates responsibility for the teaching of staff in areas of new techniques, policies and procedures.
Participates in the quality improvement activities of nursing.
Communicates identified learning needs of self and others to the DON/CNO.
Assists the DON/CNO in the orientation of new staff.
Adheres to established policies and procedures of the hospital and Nursing Department.
Actively participates on nursing committees.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Evaluates own performance and seeks opportunities for growth and expansion of skills
Takes initiative in upgrading and maintaining skills necessary to provide quality care to patients and leadership to assigned staff.
Acquires continuing education sufficient to maintain licensure and certification
Membership in appropriate professional organizations.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining/enhancing physical health and alleviating stress
Demonstrates competency in a variety of nursing skills as demonstrated and evaluated on at lease an annual basis.
Displays a “customer service” attitude toward patients, visitors, and other staff members at all times.
Abides by all safety, infection control, and other guidelines as required.
Promotes an ethic of continuous quality improvement in all matters associated with the position, and documents specific quality improvement implementation.
Performs all other tasks and duties as may be assigned.
Provides a level of competency to treat patients 0 and older.
UPHOLDS ALL SERVICE STANDARDS