RN - Trauma Med/Surg - La Jolla Nights

Scripps Health•La Jolla, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Scripps is one of the leading providers of trauma care in San Diego County. We provide immediate, highly specialized care to more than 3,500 critically injured patients every year through our Level I Trauma Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Level I Trauma Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Our expert trauma surgeons, specialty physicians and multidisciplinary team of trauma staff are ready 24 hours a day to care for every type of traumatic injury. The Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a Level I center verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. It is also a private teaching hospital for trauma medicine. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has a dedicated trauma floor with an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), telemetry and medical/surgical bed capability. Experts from all disciplines come together as a team to provide immediate, comprehensive, and compassionate care. We collaborate with specialists every step of the way, from the scene of the injury through hospital care, discharge, follow-up care and rehabilitation. Join Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Trauma Med/Surg Unit where you will provide comprehensive care of trauma med/surg and post-surgical med/surg patients at a level 1 trauma hospital. Trauma is a 22-bed unit with a 4\:1 or 5\:1 nurse to patient ratio per California Title 22 guidelines. It is a Model Care Unit that is fast-paced, and our care team work cohesively in this dynamic environment. As an RN, you will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice including: Assessment, planning and implementing care. Evaluate patients' progress towards expected outcomes. With primary responsibility for the patients' care, you will be amongst a team that is dedicated to creating an environment that is focused on restoring function and optimizing care, while maintaining the respect, autonomy, and individuality of every patient. You will have the support of your team to ensure optimal patient care and success in your role. This is a 12-hour Full Time, Night Shift, position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. #LI-JS1 New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details. The following are not eligible for hiring incentives: Internal candidates Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met: Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter) Must remain in original department/specialty Must remain in original Job Title Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Requirements

One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in Inpatient Setting such as Acute Care, LTAC, Acute Rehab or SNF)
California Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
One (1) year of recent RN experience in Acute Care or LTAC

Responsibilities

Assessment, planning and implementing care.
Evaluate patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
With primary responsibility for the patients' care, you will be amongst a team that is dedicated to creating an environment that is focused on restoring function and optimizing care, while maintaining the respect, autonomy, and individuality of every patient.