New Grad Registered Nurse (RN), Adult Oncology

MemorialCare•Fountain Valley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Telemetry Unit patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psycho-social and/or spiritual needs into the patient’s plan of care. The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current California RN license required
Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card
Current ACLS Card

Nice To Haves

Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directing and coordinating nursing care for the Telemetry Unit patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department.
Directing unlicensed employee activity.
Synthesizing patient information.
Assessment of patients.
Planning of care/interventions.
Teaching patients/family.
Implementation of treatment plan/MD orders.
Evaluation of care rendered.
Effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient.
Utilize knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psycho-social and/or spiritual needs into the patient’s plan of care.
Contribute to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.