Registered Nurse

Ahmc Healthcare • San Gabriel, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse at San Gabriel Valley Medical Center plays a crucial role in assessing patient and family health problems, leading the development and implementation of nursing care plans, and evaluating outcomes. This position requires providing technical nursing care to a diverse patient population, from neonates to geriatric patients, while ensuring adherence to established protocols and the hospital's mission and core values.

Requirements

• Graduate of a RN School of Nursing
• Current California RN License
• Current BLS Card
• Current ACLS Card
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese) preferred
• Chemo Certification Preferred
• NIH required (must be completed within 90 days upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Provides local wound care as ordered.
• Applies dressings as ordered or as appropriate to the type of wound.
• Documents nursing interventions using the FOCUS charting format.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care.
• Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior.
• Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for falls and skin breakdown.
• Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures.
• Functions in a Code Blue quickly and calmly providing CPR, administering and documenting medications/interventions accurately.
• Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care.
• Communicates significant changes in patient's condition/status in a timely manner.
• Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs.
• Follows five 'rights' of medication administration.
• Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards.
• Administers medication, intravenous therapy and fluid management only on physician request and guidance.
• Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.
• Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.
• Differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction.
• Uses various medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer's operating instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed