Registered Nurse (RN)

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•$43 - $70

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in the Special Procedures department and collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Assesses patient needs; plans, implements, and evaluates care in accordance with those needs, nursing knowledge of growth and development, and hospital and nursing philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. Demonstrates leadership, professional accountability, and commitment to professional growth. The role may require work at alternate sites and involves care for patients ranging from neonates and infants to geriatric patients, as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a master’s degree in Nursing, or enrollment in an RN-BSN or RN-MSN program within one year of hire and completion within five years of hire, if hired after July 1, 2012.
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire.
One year of acute care RN experience or successful completion of Eisenhower’s Nurse Residency Program.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a computer, printer, scanner, and telephone.
Accurate assessment skills appropriate to the patient’s age and based on scientific facts and principles.
Knowledge and ability to function in a professional role and serve as a professional role model.
Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in patient care.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Additional certifications may be required depending on assigned department, including ACLS, PALS, NRP, AWHONN fetal monitoring certifications, STABLE course completion, ONS Provider Card, OCN certification, or hyperbaric certification, with department-specific deadlines stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status using age-specific data and scientific principles.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments and required documentation, including observations, examinations, test results, and responses to procedures.
Participate in multidisciplinary care planning to identify and clarify patient needs and achieve optimal outcomes.
Review and revise care plans as patient status changes; complete patient classification as required.
Implement care plans according to patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and established policies and procedures.
Use the Relationship-Based Care Professional Practice Model in interactions with patients, families, coworkers, staff, physicians, and self.
Prioritize nursing interventions according to patient needs and communicate pertinent information verbally and in writing, using SBAR as appropriate.
Assist other staff in delivering patient care as appropriate.
Provide patient and family education, evaluate understanding and retention, and document education according to organizational standards.
Coordinate and document discharge planning and referrals to support continuity of care.
Maintain professional development and clinical competency; attend required development sessions and staff meetings, identify knowledge deficits, and seek resources or consultation.
Use organizational communication channels, including email, to obtain and transmit information, address concerns, and solve problems.
Support evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, performance improvement, and problem-solving related to patient care outcomes.
Share knowledge and serve as a professional resource; support Unit Based Council initiatives and contribute to peers’ professional growth through coaching and evaluation.
Comply with the Code of Conduct, compliance policies, and divisional and unit-specific matrices; take action on compliance concerns and report suspected violations.
May work at alternate sites and perform other duties as assigned.