Registered Nurse Med Surg/Tele FT/Nights 12 hr. Shifts

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS • Hemet, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, to perform professional nursing duties in the care and services to patients and their families in an acute care and non-acute care facility; to assist physicians and carry out their orders; and to do other work as required. This is a single position class in which the incumbent’s responsibility of functioning must be based on the advance knowledge and skills in providing care and service to patients with more complex problems and needs (depending on training and experience). Incumbents are assigned to work or float in appropriate areas. Responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in-service education and staff development.

Requirements

• Possession of Associate Degree in Nursing or successful completion of an accredited Registered Nurse Program as evidence by licensure, from a recognized college or university.
• Six months within the past two years in gen acute care facility; or acquired appropriate equivalent competency.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Knowledge of hospital established policies quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for the use of restraints and/or seclusion.
• Knowledge of medical instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital routine.
• Knowledge of the uses and effects and appropriate documentation of medicine and narcotics.
• Knowledge of community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing.
• Ability to perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in an acute care and non-acute care setting.
• Ability to plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
• Ability to apply principles and techniques to develop and implement treatment plan for the use of restraints and/or seclusion when use is indicated.
• Ability to prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees, and all internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgement/action, which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.
• Ability to secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together.
• Ability to keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional nursing duties in the care and services to patients and their families in an acute care and non-acute care facility.
• Assist physicians and carry out their orders.
• Participate in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in-service education and staff development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree