RN (Sub -Acute) Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Culver City) - 10416

Southern California Hospitals•Culver City, CA

3d•$50 - $77

About The Position

The Sub Acute Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing and supportive care to residents with chronic long-term medical conditions. The nurse monitors and uses therapeutic equipment needed for specialized nursing care and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for assigned residents, coordinating care with other disciplines, physicians, and support staff. The role includes assessing, planning, intervening, and advocating for residents and their families throughout the continuum of care, while considering psychosocial, psychomotor, and age-appropriate cognitive needs. The nurse reevaluates resident responses and outcomes, assesses the effectiveness of care plans and readiness for discharge, and revises plans or makes referrals as needed. The nurse also serves as a role model and mentor to new graduate nurses, orientees, and support staff. This full-time position is listed for nights in Culver City. The posted base pay range is $42.68–$65.58, with a stated 12-hour rate range of $49.79–$76.51. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates; eligibility includes at least one year of acute-care RN hospital experience, and the bonus is paid in increments over 24 months to active employees in good standing. Current Alta Hospital employees are not eligible, and former employees may not be eligible. The RN provides and documents resident care, administers medications and treatments, recognizes and responds to changes in clinical condition, develops and updates plans of care, reviews and communicates test results, and follows evidence-based nursing practices, infection-control procedures, and HIPAA requirements. The role includes coordinating and supervising care, participating in interdisciplinary conferences, educating residents and families, and developing teaching and discharge plans. The nurse communicates with compassion and respect for residents’ age, cultural, religious, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds.

Requirements

Active, current, and unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
AHA Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
For Foothill Campus only: Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
For Foothill Campus only: Pediatric experience or completion of a pediatric course within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Recent Registered Nurse experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with residents and families.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Saving certification.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing and supportive care to residents with chronic long-term medical conditions.
Monitor and use therapeutic equipment required for specialized nursing care.
Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for residents throughout the continuum of care, incorporating psychosocial, psychomotor, and age-appropriate cognitive needs.
Reevaluate resident responses and outcomes, the effectiveness of care plans, and readiness for discharge; revise plans or make referrals as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and procedures safely and appropriately; recognize changes in clinical condition, take appropriate action, and document interventions.
Develop long- and short-term goals consistent with treatment plans and resident preferences; provide pain management and ongoing assessment, and document resident condition and response to care.
Review resident test results, identify critical results, and communicate them in a timely manner; incorporate information into the plan of care.
Follow evidence-based nursing practices, scope-of-licensure requirements, hospital standards, infection-control procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, and the healthcare team; coordinate care across disciplines and participate in Interdisciplinary Team Conferences.
Supervise, monitor, and delegate resident care activities to appropriate team members, supporting safe, high-quality care.
Provide information, guidance, and education about treatment plans, care plans, and medications; develop and implement teaching and discharge plans.
Advocate for residents, make appropriate referrals, and intervene in instances of abuse, assault, neglect, or inadequate financial or social resources.
Communicate compassionately and respectfully with residents, families, physicians, and coworkers, taking account of residents’ backgrounds and needs.
Act as a role model and mentor to new graduate nurses, orientees, and support staff.