RN, Med Surg (PD) (AHCL) - Night

Adventist Health•Clearlake, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care to patients across the age spectrum within an assigned unit. Supervises and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
One year of experience in a related field required for RN II-IV
American Heart Association BLS certification
ACLS certification (all registered nurses employed in Nursing Supervision, Med/Surg, Emergency Department, Perioperative Services and ICU must be initially certified within six months of employment and recertified every two years)
PALS certification (all Registered Nurses in ER must be initially certified. Med/Surg, Perioperative Services and ICU must be initially certified within six months of employment and recertified every two years)
Current California RN license
Basic computer skills
Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served
Frequent bending (including the body bending from the waist), squatting, kneeling, climbing, work with arms above shoulder height, work with arms at shoulder height, standing, talking, hearing and performing repetitive hand motions.
Frequent transferring of patients including pulling, lifting or pushing a patient side to side, to a sitting position, to a standing position, or laterally.
Frequently push patients in wheelchairs, gurneys and beds.
Demonstrate a pull lift of 50 pounds from the floor.
Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasional sitting and walking inclines and declines.
All associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Familiarizing themselves with the crash cart.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient needs, problems and concerns.
Performs data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status, and including nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
Assesses patient, family and caregiver learning needs and readiness for learning.
Evaluates effectiveness and outcomes of care given, and adjusts plan of care process and provision as necessary with consultation as needed.
Demonstrates succinct, legibly written documentation skills on all medical records and forms.
Consistently documents pertinent information based on changes in patient condition/response and treatment provided.
Navigates electronic medical record system to document completely and precisely.
Participates in nursing research activities as requested.
Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on patient diagnosis and anticipated patient outcomes.
Individualizes updates and documents the plan of care.
Includes the patient/family/designee (e.g. POA) in the planning process.
Establishes priorities based on essential patient and family needs while incorporating available unit resources.
Educates patients, families and caregivers appropriately on plan of care.
Implements care in a thorough, safe, skillful, consistent and continuous manner.
Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of health care team members.
Regularly helps with orientation and training of new and existing employees and students, assisting them in learning nursing unit routines, policies and procedures, etc.
Ensures compliance of team with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Communicates effectively with patients, families and members of the health care team while upholding a positive professional manner and service philosophy.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.