Registered Nurse (RN)

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

3d•$43 - $70

About The Position

Provides direct patient care and collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to deliver services to the assigned patient population. Assesses patient needs; plans, implements, and evaluates care according to those needs, the nurse’s knowledge of growth and development, and the hospital’s and nursing’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. Demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to professional growth. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a master’s degree in nursing, or enrollment in an RN-BSN or RN-MSN program within one year of hire and completion within five years of hire, for hires after July 1, 2012. A California RN license and American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification are required upon hire. Additional certifications depend on the assigned department and may include ACLS, PALS, NRP, fetal monitoring, STABLE, ONS Provider Card, Oncology Nurse Certification, or hyperbaric certification, with department-specific deadlines. Candidates need one year of acute care RN experience or successful completion of Eisenhower’s Nurse Residency Program. Specialty-area experience is preferred. The position serves patients across age groups as assigned, from neonates and infants through geriatric patients. It reports to a Clinical Manager or Director and may delegate to licensed and non-licensed assistive personnel. The role is full-time, with a day shift and 8-hour shifts; the posting lists 40 hours and a salary range of $43.38–$70.17.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a master’s degree in nursing, or enrollment in an RN-BSN or RN-MSN program within one year of hire and completion within five years of hire, for hires after July 1, 2012.
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire in all departments.
One year of acute care RN experience or successful completion of Eisenhower’s Nurse Residency Program.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a computer, printer, scanner, and telephone.
Accurate, age-appropriate patient assessment skills based on scientific facts and principles.
Knowledge and ability to function in a professional role and serve as a professional role model.
Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in patient care.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Additional certification requirements depend on department assignment and include, where applicable, ACLS, PALS, NRP, AWHONN certification, fetal monitoring, STABLE course completion, ONS Provider Card, Oncology Nurse Certification, or hyperbaric certification, according to the posting’s department-specific timelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status using age-specific data and evidence-based principles.
Complete initial assessments and required documentation within organizational standards.
Perform and document ongoing assessments, including observation, physical examination, laboratory and test results, and patient responses to procedural interventions.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning to identify and clarify patient needs and support optimal outcomes.
Review and revise plans of care in response to changes in patient status.
Complete required patient classification for assigned patients.
Implement plans of care that address identified physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Use the Relationship-Based Care Professional Practice Model in interactions with patients, families, coworkers, staff, physicians, and self.
Complete assigned patient care in accordance with hospital and clinical-area policies and procedures.
Prioritize nursing interventions according to patient needs.
Communicate pertinent information effectively in writing and verbally, using SBAR as appropriate.
Assist other staff with patient care when appropriate.
Incorporate patient teaching and discharge planning into care; provide, evaluate retention of, and document education for patients and their families or significant others.
Coordinate and document discharge plans and referrals to support continuity of care.
Maintain clinical competency and professional development; attend required development sessions and staff meetings, identify knowledge gaps, and seek resources or consultation to ensure safe care.
Use available communication channels, including organizational email, to obtain and share information, address concerns, and solve problems.
Support change and identify opportunities for improvement using evidence-based practice.
Participate in nursing practice quality initiatives and incorporate performance-improvement recommendations into daily practice.
Accept accountability and participate in resolving issues related to quality patient-care outcomes.
Share knowledge and serve as a professional resource to other health care team members.
Support and participate in Unit Based Council initiatives.
Contribute to peers’ professional growth through feedback, peer coaching, and evaluation.
Comply with divisional and unit-specific matrices and the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; address compliance concerns and report suspected violations.
Work at alternate sites if required and perform other duties as assigned.