RN - Stepdown - Chula Vista - Nights
About The Position
This is a full-time, 12-hour night-shift Registered Nurse position in the Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. The 35-bed unit cares for high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes and cardiac issues, patients receiving critical drip protocols, and patients receiving peritoneal dialysis. The unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions including myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure. It serves a diverse and complex patient population in a collaborative environment that emphasizes patient care, teamwork, respect, and professional growth. The RN provides comprehensive care to Step-Down, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients with conditions such as diabetes, cardiac issues, respiratory illnesses, and post-surgical recovery. The position is eligible for new-hire incentives of up to $7,000, subject to eligibility and retention requirements. Internal candidates and rehires who left Scripps less than three years ago are not eligible. To remain eligible for a retention incentive, the employee must remain in the original hired FTE status and shift if specified in the offer letter, original department or specialty, and original job title. Transfers to other locations are reviewed case by case and may result in forfeiture of the remaining incentive unless the offer letter specifies otherwise.
Requirements
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Current California Registered Nurse license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- At least one year of acute-care RN experience in Stepdown.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to Step-Down, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients, including patients with diabetes, cardiac issues, respiratory illnesses, and post-surgical recovery needs.
- Provide peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration.
- Conduct patient evaluations and physical exams, record vital signs, and complete timely and accurate documentation.
- Develop personalized nursing care plans and delegate patient-care activities efficiently.
- Collaborate with physicians to report patient progress and communicate critical or abnormal findings.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor new staff, and communicate effectively with patients and families.
Benefits
- Eligible for new-hire incentives of up to $7,000, subject to stated eligibility and retention requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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