RN - Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU - La Jolla - Nights

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We invite you to join Scripps Memorial La Jolla, a nationally designated Magnet Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and recognized Level I Trauma Center. In the 30-bed Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU (NST ICU), our highly engaged Registered Nurses are part of a Model Care Team, focused on excellent standardized practices and evidence-based patient-centered care. NST ICU specializes in caring for acute patients with a variety of disease states. As a destination center for higher level of Neuro-Surgical Trauma care in Southern California, NST ICU implements progressive programs and therapies. As a member of our team, you will gain experience in: Trauma surgery care, trauma care, or care of critically injured trauma patient, Comprehensive Stroke Care, Neurosurgery, EVD, Camino, Licox, Lumbar drain, Interventional Radiology, Shock and advanced resuscitation measures, Mechanical circulatory support, CRRT, MTP, Target Temperature Management. The NST ICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships. If you’re up for the challenge, join our team and experience the rewarding gift you can give to our patients and community.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
One year of recent RN experience in an adult ICU
California Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
NIH Certification
Trauma, neuro, surgical ICU experience is preferred
Able to take care of EVDs
Six (6) months of RN Progressive Care experience

Responsibilities

Providing direct patient care within the scope of your 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 their supervision.
Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.