Registered Nurse-ICU

Sherman Oaks Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. It is staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. Sherman Oaks Hospital has received national recognition multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, and has Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital's dedicated team of professionals are committed to core values of quality, compassion, and community. The hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team and offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. This role is in a fast-paced work environment where individuals can take pride in 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 experience preferred.
Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 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.