Registered Nurse-Skilled Nursing Care

Sherman Oaks Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$40 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades, and more. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org. Why Prime Healthcare? At Sherman Oaks Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Sherman Oaks Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Paid time off 401K retirement plan Outstanding Medical Dental Vision coverage Tuition reimbursement Many more voluntary benefit options! Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Requirements

Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum six (6) months experience in Acute or Subacute care setting.

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire preferred.
Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within his/her scope of practice within the Subacute setting.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in the Subacute Unit.
The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients.
He/she communicates with physicians, the Subacute Unit Director, Charge RN, and/or co-workers about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac and respiratory monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow, unit maintenance and organization.
Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
Participates actively in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.