Registered Nurse - RN – DOU / PCU - Nights

Scripps Health • Encinitas, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. The PCU / DOU opened in 2014 with 36 beds, all private rooms. As a designated stroke unit for stepdown population, our highly engaged nurses provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment. Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care and patient experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience working in PCU or Stepdown Unit. We invite you to join our team of Registered Nurses responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Requirements

• Current CA RN License
• One (1) year of recent RN experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS Certification
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Nice To Haves

• NIHSS Certification
• PCU, Stepdown or Tele Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.
• Assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
• Takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees