Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Med Surg Tele - Full Time

UHS•Temecula, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the Neuro Med Surg Tele unit provides care that is respectful of and responsive to patients’ values in clinical decision-making. The nurse performs complete and accurate assessments, including assessments of pain, skin breakdown, fall risk, psychological status, cognitive and communication skills, social status, and other patient needs. The nurse identifies and prioritizes the need for further assessment based on the patient’s clinical presentation and diagnosis, care setting, preferences, and responses to previous care. Responsibilities also include initiating discharge planning for each patient upon admission as appropriate and accurately documenting and maintaining records.

Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
One year of medical/surgical experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

Provide care that is respectful of and responsive to patients’ values in clinical decision-making.
Perform complete and accurate assessments, including physical, psychological, social, and other patient needs.
Identify and prioritize the need for further assessment based on the patient’s presentation, diagnosis, care setting, preferences, and responses to previous care.
Initiate discharge planning for each patient upon admission, as appropriate.
Accurately document and maintain patient records.