RN - ED - Lakewood - FT Mid

University of California, Irvine•Lakewood, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation while meeting competently all safe expectations of a nurse.

Requirements

Current CA RN License
Current BLS Provider
Current ACLS
Current PALS
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training within three (3) months of hire or transfer
Six (6) months nursing experience
External candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or above
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Acute care experience in critical care

Responsibilities

Care for patients with emergent or life-threatening conditions.
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and basic arrhythmia interpretation.
Knowledge of principles of non-violent crisis intervention with psychiatric patient.
Administer cardiac medications including thrombolytic and vasoactive medications.
Care for patients with chest pain.
Care for patients receiving moderate sedation.
Floats to other areas outside of expertise with orientation & adjusted assignment based on validated competency (DOU to CCU).
Cares for patients of varied acuity levels.
Applies theoretical knowledge in clinical practice for the assessment of patients.
Applies assessment skills to patient care.
Consistently identifies obvious and subtle patient/ family problems.
Develops and implements age/culturally appropriate care plan with patient and family.
Contributes to written plan of care for actual and potential patient problems.
Develops & implements nursing interventions with patient and family.
Participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds.
Interprets and reports obvious and subtle data which indicate that the patient may be at immediate physiological risk.
Evaluate outcomes with the individual and family and revises plan of care.
Evaluates patient’s response to treatments, further intervenes, if necessary.
Identifies subtle educational needs for pt/family.
Individualizes and implements established teaching plans using available instructional materials.
Evaluates learning and seeks consultation to modify education plan.
Safely administers medications and IVs appropriately, according to hospital policy and procedures.
Meets care needs for patient and family, including age specific requirements, cultural and religious needs.
Delegates and supervises assigned assistants based on job description and Scope of Practice.
Provides constructive feedback to assistant regarding work performance.
Attends 50 % of Staff meetings.
Participates in meetings.
Supports unit goals.
Knows and recognizes importance of hospital PI process.
Participates in data collection and problem identification.
Provides feedback to appropriate committees regarding practice issues, process improvement.
Attends at least one additional meeting.
Able to discuss current care delivery system.
Implements hospital policies & procedures.
Refers to P&P manuals or consults charge nurse or manager when unfamiliar situation occurs.
Forwards concerns/issues regarding policies to appropriate leadership personnel.
Enhances self-development in own area of practice.
Identifies, develops and implements an action plan for self-development along with nurse manager or designee during evaluation process.
Participates in learning activities to obtain skills needed for assigned unit.
Demonstrates positive image of nursing while practicing on the unit.
Meets minimum scheduling requirements.
Willing to adjust personal schedule to meet department/ hospital need.
Attends all mandatory courses as designated by the hospital.
Assists in the development of LVN and unlicensed personnel.
Addresses issues as identified and communicates to subordinates.
If needed, obtains assistance from more experienced staff.
Recognizes the importance of practice trends in nursing and participates in data collection.
Assesses patient/family understanding of their rights.
Acts to uphold patient rights.
Treats all patients, families and co-workers in a polite and respectful manner.
Encourages participation in decision making.
Recognizes barriers to communication and seeks expertise to resolve.
Implements caring and supportive care.
Performs any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.