New Grad RN DOU Full Time Days

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$54 - $88

About The Position

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Director, the Registered Nurse plans, directs, coordinates, and provides high-quality, individualized patient care using the nursing process. The role provides care for critically ill patients, primarily adolescent through geriatric populations, while addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and developmental needs. The nurse develops and evaluates individualized care plans with patients and families, coordinates care across the healthcare continuum, administers medications safely, monitors treatment outcomes, and maintains accurate medical records. The position requires sound clinical judgment, effective communication and collaboration with physicians and other disciplines, and the ability to respond to emergencies and patient-safety needs. The nurse also provides patient and family education, supports patient rights and involvement in care decisions, identifies and reports suspected abuse or neglect, and provides appropriate end-of-life care. Additional responsibilities include team leadership, quality improvement, Value Based Purchasing and Core Measure activities, and compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and professional requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN training program.
Minimum one-year recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a union environment.
Current California RN license.
American Heart Association BLS card.
American Heart Association ACLS card.
Basic EKG.
NIHSS (Stroke).
Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire.
Los Angeles County Fire Card required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, coordinate, and provide individualized patient care using the nursing process.
Complete timely initial assessments and ongoing reassessments, accounting for patient condition, cultural and ethnic factors, and functional or developmental age.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans with patients and families; determine interventions and modify plans based on assessment findings and patient outcomes.
Plan and coordinate patient care across the continuum through effective communication with physicians, staff, and other disciplines.
Administer medications safely in accordance with policies and standards, and monitor patient responses to treatment.
Assess and respond to safety concerns involving the care environment, equipment, and patient behavior.
Provide care during emergencies and follow established emergency procedures.
Follow the organizational chain of command when notifying others about patient care or service issues.
Obtain and interpret cardiac rhythms and provide treatment for arrhythmias.
Identify therapeutic care issues and determine interventions to promote, maintain, or restore health, including end-of-life care.
Protect patient rights, privacy, and dignity; identify applicable advance directives and support patient and family involvement in care decisions.
Identify and report suspected abuse or neglect when appropriate.
Assess patient and family education needs, provide individualized instruction, and evaluate and document comprehension and effectiveness.
Provide age-specific care, including attention to safety, physiological values, skin integrity, behavior, motor skills, and risk factors.
Demonstrate team leader and charge nurse skills and practice Universal Precautions.
Participate in the Medical Center's continuous quality improvement process.
Understand and verbalize Value Based Purchasing goals and targets; implement and document departmental Core Measures and participate in action plans to improve HCAHPS scores.
Use AIDET, complete hourly rounding, and update whiteboards in a timely manner; remain accountable for Core Measures, HCAHPS, and other Value Based Purchasing goals.
Report to work as scheduled, complete work within designated time, use the computerized time clock correctly, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of facility emergency procedures, equipment capabilities and limitations, and computer systems.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with physicians, administrative staff, coworkers, and patients and families.
Adapt to changing assignments, staffing levels, and patient care environments; use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Assist department management with resolving and evaluating problem situations and perform other duties as required.
Maintain professional conduct, patient confidentiality, dress and identification requirements, and required education, licensure, certification, and in-service requirements.
Comply with facility policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, Standards of Behavior, and Code of Conduct.