RN - Med 3 Ortho - Los Alamitos - FT Nights

University of California, Irvine•Los Alamitos, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: delegation of tasks and duties to team members; synthesizing patient information; assessment and care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with appropriate nursing interventions; creating and updating the patient plan of care. Ensures that all physician orders are carried appropriately are also responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. Patient and family education are provided by the Registered Nurse. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Current California Registered Nurse license
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
ONC Orthopedic Nurse Certified
One year of acute care experience in Medical – Surgical Nursing

Responsibilities

Delegation of tasks and duties to team members
Synthesizing patient information
Assessment and care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with appropriate nursing interventions
Creating and updating the patient plan of care
Ensuring that all physician orders are carried appropriately
Patient and family education
Integration of patient care standards into all clinical activities