RN I-(Nights)

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•El Centro, CA

39d•$36 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to care for patients within an assigned unit. Coordinates care provided throughout the hospital. Cooperates with other members of the health care team in meeting the total needs of patients. Participates in patient education. Directs and assists in activities of ancillary personnel.

Requirements

Must have current licensure to practice registered nursing in the State of California.
Current CPRAmerican Heart Association, ACLS and PALS certification required.
Minimum of six (6) months experience on an acute care unit as RN
Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, must have the ability and desire to learn job functions outlined in the job description, must work as part of a team to achieve a common goal and must maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Scheduling is determined by patient care needs and includes weekends, holidays, nights, call, etc...
Working every other weekend is a minimum requirement.
Shift and call assignments are modified to reflect department needs.
In staff emergencies, will be able to work on alternate shifts and/or rotating job schedules or similar activities, at intervals for limited periods of time as mandated by department needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan, intervention and evaluation.
Prioritizes, plans, and organizes the delivery of comprehensive nursing care.
Maintains a positive and caring interpersonal relationship with patients, families and fellow employees.
Demonstrates technical/clinical skills to provide nursing care that is appropriate for the department assigned.
Able to adapt to change with the workload.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Acts as an advocate for patient rights by initiating and maintaining confidentiality, privacy, safety, patient education and active collaboration with the health care team to promote the patient's best interests.
Accountable for assignments and their completion within scheduled work hours.
Maintains appropriate time records.
Assists in orientating new staff members as needed.
Functions as a clinical resource to LVNs, CNAs/ NAs and Technicians from ancillary departments.
Supports, promotes and functions within the Hospital and Unit policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.
Willing to cross train.
Demonstrates proficiency in managing resources, utilizing equipment in a safe manner.
Actively contributes to cost control by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
Administers and controls narcotics and medications including parenteral and blood components.
Attends 75%, a minimum of six, unit staff meetings annually to be successful.
Accountability for reading minutes of monthly meetings.
Participates in conferences and education programs required (annual skills update) and quality improvement activities and issues that monitor to improve care provided.
Cross trains to an additional unit or area within 1 year of hire as staffing permits.
If requested, will float to another area with documented competency on an already scheduled shift.
Assesses and cares for the geriatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the aging process.
Assesses and cares for the pediatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the growth and development process.
Utilizes the chain of command in situations where resolutions of the issues exceed authority.
Maintains accountability of own practice and demonstrates professional skills through self-development and participation in on-going hospital in-service education.
Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to apply ethnic and legal principles to practices.
Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent aspects of the patient's care to other members of the Patient Care Team.
Documentation in patient records will be problem oriented and will provide relevant, factual and accurate information.
Documentation in the Patient Record will always be legible.
Entries in the patient record will be dated, timed and signed with title.
Supports and promotes safety standards, identifies risk situations and intervenes appropriately.
Demonstrates clinical competence by successful completion of the Annual certification of standardized procedures.
Current knowledge of Universal Precautions in dealing with potential exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
Department specific functions related to quality control are required for Emergency Department.
These functions relate to the operation and maintenance of equipment supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Nurses who provide care to Joint Replacement patients will receive 2 hours of ortho/joint replacement specific education yearly.
Other duties as assigned from time to time.