RN - DOU - Mercy San Diego
About The Position
Scripps Mercy San Diego is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU), a cardiac stepdown unit at the Hillcrest location. Nurses provide patient-centered care in a team-oriented environment focused on quality. The position is scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period on 12-hour day shifts, including weekends. Weekend requirements are four shifts per four-week period. Rotating on-call shifts are assigned, and the nurse may float to Med/Surg or Tele units. The role includes direct patient care and primary responsibility for patients’ care as delivered by the Care Team under the nurse’s supervision. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning and implementation, evaluating progress toward expected outcomes, administering peritoneal dialysis treatments, and collaborating with other patient-care-team members. The position may be eligible for new-hire and relocation incentives up to $7,000, subject to stated eligibility and retention conditions.
Requirements
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current California RN license.
- One year of RN experience, including six months in an inpatient environment.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of RN experience in Tele, DOU, PCU, or Stepdown.
- NIHSS certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Assess patients, plan and implement plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Provide peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration.
- Take primary responsibility for patients’ care as delivered by the Care Team under the nurse’s supervision.
- Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Work four weekend shifts per four-week period.
- Participate in rotating on-call shifts and float to Med/Surg or Tele units as assigned.
Benefits
- New-hire and relocation incentives up to $7,000, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
