RN Med Surg 2 Central - Part Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health•Marysville, CA

5d•$71 - $93

About The Position

Adventist Health and Rideout is hiring a part-time night-shift registered professional nurse for its 2 Central Med Surg unit. The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated shift, prescribing nursing care through the nursing process in alignment with the medical plan of care and input from patients and significant others. The role collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to coordinate care for patients of any age, as applicable to the assigned unit. It incorporates patient teaching and discharge planning, and delegates aspects of care to nursing staff according to their clinical competence and legal scope of practice. This is a union-represented position governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Adventist Health and Rideout is a 221-bed hospital and healthcare provider serving Marysville and the surrounding Yuba-Sutter County area. It also includes physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care, and other services. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates outcomes, modifies plans as needed, and documents assessments and care. The role provides patient and family education, administers medications and IV therapy, responds to emergencies, promotes patient safety and rights, coordinates continuity of care, communicates with patients and care teams, and delegates work appropriately. The RN follows the California Nurse Practice Act and established policies and procedures, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at hire and demonstrated dysrhythmia competency during orientation, except in Obstetrics and NICU.
Follow the California Nurse Practice Act and maintain awareness of professional responsibilities and legal scope of practice.
Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Acute care facility experience.
MICN and CEN certifications for Emergency Department roles.
PICC competence for Procedures Nurse Interventional Radiology RNs.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized plans of care using the nursing process.
Consider patients' age-specific, cultural, and spiritual needs and collaborate with other disciplines when planning care.
Apply knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, developmental stages, and pharmacology in delivering care and administering medications and IV therapy.
Provide patient and family education throughout care, assess learning needs, select appropriate teaching methods, and evaluate effectiveness.
Respond to patient emergencies and internal or external disasters according to established protocols; inform appropriate persons.
Oversee patient care delivery and address errors to promote patient safety and wellbeing.
Report patient observations, reactions, and problems to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
Make clinical decisions and solve problems for assigned patients during the shift; prioritize care and respond to workload changes.
Process and follow through on physician orders and treatment plans to ensure continuity of care.
Advocate for patients and intervene as needed to preserve their rights.
Delegate appropriately to CNAs and student nurses based on competence, job descriptions, and legal scope of practice.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and coworkers.
Document assessments, nursing interventions, and care provided.
Perform technical aspects of patient care according to policies and procedures, adapting techniques to patients' needs and comfort.
Perform emergency procedures such as CPR and assess patient response.
Use patient-care equipment safely, including electric beds, infusion pumps, mechanical lifts, suction devices, physiologic monitors, and traction equipment.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.