RN - Medical Acute - Mercy San Diego - Days
About The Position
Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence. Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego. Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is located in the heart of Hillcrest. Our nurses have the distinction of working in the longest established hospital and the only Catholic medical center in San Diego. Supporting excellence in patient and family-centered care, the Medical Acute unit provides exceptional patient service with the “Mercy style of care”. With the belief that the mind, body, and spirit each play an integral part in the healing process, we care for our patients with that philosophy in mind. The Medical Acute unit is a 36-bed Medical Acute/Telemetry unit. As RN you will perform assessments and prioritize care to a diverse patient population to include chest tubes, wound care, central lines, NG tubes, PCA’s, foley catheter placements, and tracheostomy care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and utilize all resources to provide safe and optimal care. You will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning, and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. You will take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under your supervision. Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Additionally, you will respond appropriately and delegate care responsibility during medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Requirements
- One (1) year RN experience.
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Current CA RN License
- Current BLS through American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
- One (1) year recent acute care experience in Medical Acute highly preferred.
- Two (2) years recent Long Term Acute care nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform assessments and prioritize care to a diverse patient population to include chest tubes, wound care, central lines, NG tubes, PCA’s, foley catheter placements, and tracheostomy care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and utilize all resources to provide safe and optimal care.
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
- Provide assessment, planning, and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
- Take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under your supervision.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Respond appropriately and delegate care responsibility during medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Benefits
- Eligible for up to $7k new hire incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
