RN - 4E Pulmonary/CHF Progressive Care Unit - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Days - Part Time - May be eligible for New Hire Relocation Incentive

Sharp HealthCare • La Mesa, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families in the 4E Pulmonary/CHF Progressive Care Unit at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. The position is part time, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, working 36 hours per AWS schedule and every other weekend. On-call work is not required.

The nurse independently uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized, safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care. The role involves coordinating care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members; managing complex patient needs; recognizing and responding to potential complications; and documenting care according to department guidelines and policies.

The nurse also delegates and coordinates care delivered by the team, supports coworkers and learners, provides patient and family education, and contributes to quality improvement and effective use of resources. Eligible new hires moving to San Diego may qualify for a $2,500 relocation bonus, subject to the stated eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing school.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience; RNs with less than 12 months of experience will complete new graduate requirements.
• Current California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals certification.
• Ability to independently perform the nursing process and provide individualized care according to unit standards.
• Competency in all areas of unit skills and some advanced skills.
• Ability to safely use common equipment and medications and consult others when unfamiliar.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and manage emergency situations.
• Ability to coordinate care, delegate appropriately, and communicate expectations to team members.
• Ability to comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families using systematic planning and timely communication.
• Assess patient needs, identify actual or potential problems, and develop, implement, and adjust individualized plans of care.
• Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to provide safe care, recognize diagnoses and complications, and respond to changing patient and family needs.
• Make appropriate referrals and collaborate with patients, families, and team members on comprehensive care plans.
• Prioritize resources and coordinate care for patients with complex needs, including multi-system disease or treatment complications.
• Document patient care comprehensively in accordance with department and entity guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Delegate and assign care appropriately, communicate expectations, determine necessary supervision, and follow up on delegated tasks.
• Assess physician orders and question them when appropriate.
• Support coworkers, provide constructive feedback, and share unit-specific information with students, float staff, and registry personnel.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families, advocate for patients, and adapt care to social, cultural, language, spiritual, and communication needs.
• Provide age-appropriate education and coordinate transfer, discharge, and teaching plans with the care team.
• Teach and coach patients, families, and team members as needed; support preceptorship and professional development when appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit activities, and committees as appropriate, and comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Promote clinical effectiveness, efficient resource use, and quality care; transfer knowledge and mentor others.

Benefits

• Eligible new hires moving to San Diego may receive a $2,500 relocation bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
• A $2,500 employee referral bonus is available to Sharp employees for qualified external new-hire referrals, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed