Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Med Surg Tele - Full Time

UHS•Temecula, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on Med Surg Tele is responsible for providing care that is respectful and responsive to the patient’s values in clinical decision making. Performs completely and accurately including, but no limited to, physical (i.e. assessment for pain, skin breakdown, risk for falls), psychological (i.e. cognitive and communicative skills or development), social status and other patient needs. Identifies and prioritizes the need for further assessment based on the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, desire for care and responses to any previous care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for initiating discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate as well as accurately documenting and keeping record.

Requirements

Current California RN license
Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
One (1) year medical/surgical experience in an acute care facility required.
Current BLS & ACLS certification (AHA)

Responsibilities

Providing care that is respectful and responsive to the patient’s values in clinical decision making.
Performing physical assessments (e.g., pain, skin breakdown, risk for falls).
Performing psychological assessments (e.g., cognitive and communicative skills or development).
Assessing social status and other patient needs.
Identifying and prioritizing the need for further assessment based on the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis, care setting, desire for care and responses to any previous care.
Initiating discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate.
Accurately documenting and keeping records.