RN - Medical Acute - Mercy San Diego - Nights

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Scripps Health is hiring an RN for the 36-bed Medical Acute/Telemetry unit at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in Hillcrest. The unit provides patient- and family-centered care using the “Mercy style of care,” with attention to the mind, body, and spirit. The RN cares for a diverse patient population and may provide care involving chest tubes, wound care, central lines, NG tubes, PCA’s, foley catheter placements, and tracheostomy care. The RN provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, including assessing patients, planning and implementing plans of care, and evaluating progress toward expected outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for care delivered by the Care Team under their supervision, collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, and responds appropriately to and delegates care responsibilities during medical and psychiatric emergencies. This is a full-time position of 72 hours per pay period, with 12-hour night shifts on variable days of the week, including weekends and holidays. The position may be eligible for up to $7,000 in new-hire incentives, subject to the stated eligibility and retention conditions.

Requirements

One year of RN experience.
Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current California RN license.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
One year of recent acute care experience in Medical Acute highly preferred.
Two years of recent Long Term Acute care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
Assess patients, plan and implement plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
Take primary responsibility for patients’ care as delivered by the Care Team under the RN’s supervision.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other patient care team members to provide safe, optimal care.
Respond appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies and delegate care responsibilities.
Provide care for a diverse patient population, including care involving chest tubes, wound care, central lines, NG tubes, PCA’s, foley catheter placements, and tracheostomy care.