III - Peds

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

1d•$69•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Pediatrics department and works under the supervision of the Director. The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. The nurse will individualize patient care based upon the age-appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. This role collaborates with physicians, patient/families, and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care, utilizing positive communication skills. The nurse may be required to work on other nursing units according to staff and patient distribution. This role requires the ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their unit.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) required. New hires and transfers must obtain BSN within four (4) years from hire regardless of position held at SVH.
Current California RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Responsibilities

Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record.
Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.
Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.
Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.
Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care.
Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc.
Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work.
Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities.
Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.