Registered Nurse- CCU

Encino Hospital Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital in Encino, California, with a multi-disciplinary staff of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. It serves a diverse population, offering a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services, and is committed to innovative and integrated healthcare. The hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers opportunities to be part of a community dedicated to making a difference in a fast-paced work environment, serving an underserved community.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the ICU.
Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients.
Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology.
Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.