Registered Nurse - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the patient care team and supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the team to promote patient safety, recovery, and comfort. The RN implements the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, care and education planning, interventions, evaluation, and revision of plans as needed. The RN also provides patient education and advocacy while complying with applicable regulatory requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, and DNV-GL/NIAHO standards. The RN supports the department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services, collaborates with coworkers and other departments, and helps manage efficient services with meaningful outcomes. RNs are expected to practice within their legal scope based on education, training, and competency; exercise judgment about patient care; and act on assessments. They are accountable for providing a healing environment, preventing harm, supporting safe passage through the hospital episode of care, educating patients about their condition and self-care, explaining abnormal findings and when to report them, and providing comfort and compassionate care. The position is on the 5 North Med/Surg unit and is full time, with 12-hour night shifts. It is a union position.
Requirements
- Graduation from a Registered Nurse program.
- California Registered Nurse License.
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS within 30 days of hire.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications must be AHA certified where applicable.
- Certifications must be active on the effective date of hire or transfer unless otherwise indicated.
Nice To Haves
- BSN desired; if not obtained upon hire, obtaining it within five years is preferred.
- One year of clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- Experience treating orthopedic and stroke patient populations preferred, if applicable.
- Certification in a clinical specialty or management desired.
Responsibilities
- Implement the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, care and education planning, interventions, evaluation, and revision of plans as needed.
- Provide patient education and advocacy, including education about conditions, self-care, abnormal findings, and when and how to report concerns to caregivers.
- Promote patient safety, recovery, comfort, prevention of harm, and a healing environment.
- Practice in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards.
- Support the department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services.
- Collaborate with coworkers and other departments to support unit leadership and efficient services.
- Assist the charge nurse in planning delivery of patient care for the shift and contribute to overall unit planning and improvement.
- Precept and validate competencies of new hires and staff learning new procedures.
- Teach nursing students.
- Delegate tasks, as indicated, to other RNs, LVNs, and CNAs.
- Coordinate the assigned team and communicate expectations, improvement opportunities, information through the chain of command, and unusual events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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