RN - WCMC Neuro/Trauma ICU - Full Time - 12 Hour - Nights

John Muir Health • Walnut Creek, CA

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About The Position

Based on John Muir Health Nursing's vision of being the innovative leader for the professional role of the registered nurse, the nursing culture uses evidence-based practices and relevant patient care models to create a compassionate healing environment, ensure interdisciplinary collaboration, and foster professional growth and satisfaction. The staff registered nurse is a licensed professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for planning, delegating, and coordinating nursing care for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The RN applies John Muir Medical Center Standards of Care, the American Nurses Association's Standards of Practice and Professional Performance, and the California Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, and Title 16. The RN coordinates and provides care through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment, and technology, in partnership and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience in medical acute care.
• California Registered Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, or completion within 6 months of assuming the position if designated as an internal training program.
• Pass the Approved Cardiac Rhythm Test at hire if hired after November 15, 2018; internal training program transfers must complete the Apex Cardiac Rhythm test within 6 months.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification achieved by the end of orientation to the assigned area.
• Successful annual completion of NIH Stroke Scale competency.
• Attain 6 trauma continuing education units annually.
• Complete Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) within 2 years of hire.
• Complete annual stroke care education as determined by the department or Stroke Program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for a group of patients during a designated time frame.
• Coordinate and provide patient care using the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment, and technology.
• Collaborate and partner with interdisciplinary team members.
• Apply John Muir Medical Center Standards of Care, American Nurses Association standards, and applicable California nursing regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree