Registered Nurse ACE

Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA

4d•$37 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. At Good Samaritan Hospital, the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Medical Unit specializes in geriatric care in an acute care setting. The unit provides a dedicated ACE program for the needs of its elderly patients and emphasizes holistic care, respect, collaboration, open communication, mutual support, accountability, and continuous improvement. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered to experienced RNs. The position is full-time, day shift, with 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of starting employment.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
As stated in the job description's update dated 4/27/2025, a BSN is required for employees hired or promoted after that date; employees hired or promoted before that date are held to the requirements in place at that time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' physical, social, psychological, cognitive, communicative, and developmental status as appropriate, using information from patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking, involving patients, families, team members, and physicians, and including needed education.
Plan and prepare patients for further support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct interdisciplinary care through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, care guidelines, and professional licensure requirements.
Prioritize, coordinate, and organize patient care while managing time, supplies, and resources.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions and achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction; revise the plan of care and reassess as needed.
Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, work within licensure scope, document accurately and promptly, and understand the legal implications of care delivery.