Registered Nurse (RN) -Observation Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Observation Unit delivers safe, direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides care within the scope of practice and is accountable for the care of assigned patients. The role includes guiding patient and family teaching and directing the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the DOU. The RN communicates with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms. The RN must respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California and offers a comprehensive range of services. It is recognized for cardiovascular care, stroke, hip/knee and diabetes services, patient safety, and treatment of heart failure and respiratory failure.
Requirements
- Current and valid State RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Guide patient and family teaching and direct the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining DOU standards of care.
- Remain directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients’ clinical conditions, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
