Staff RN - Critical Care Unit - Full Time 12 Hours Nights (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)(Union, Non-Exempt)
About The Position
A clinically competent registered professional nurse who uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and provide safe, therapeutic services to patients. The role serves acutely ill patients with medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal-child health needs and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs as part of interdisciplinary and nursing teams. The nurse carries out established nursing procedures and contributes to the unit’s and organization’s progress, customer satisfaction, and a positive work environment. The RN is accountable to the unit Manager and/or department Director, follows nursing standards of practice, and demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for the assigned area annually. The role includes IV therapy competency and demonstrated knowledge and competence in medication administration. The RN may delegate nursing care to licensed staff or assign it to unlicensed staff within the limits of licensure, certification, competence, and regulation, and directs care provided by LVNs, CNAs, nursing students, and/or logistics technicians. The RN participates in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program and demonstrates IRAISE values in professional and patient-care interactions. Other duties may be assigned by the Manager, Director, or Clinical Lead RN.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Current RN licensure in the State of California.
- BLS certification.
- NIHSS certificate.
- ACLS certification when appropriate.
- Basic computer skills.
- IV therapy competency.
- Demonstrated competency and knowledge in medication administration.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Current RN experience in the specific service or department.
- Current RN experience in the assigned area of nursing.
- One year of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
- Provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to acutely ill patients, including patients with complex, multisystem needs.
- Carry out established nursing procedures and work as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams.
- Delegate or assign nursing care as permitted by staff members’ licensure, certification, competence, and applicable regulations; direct care provided by LVNs, CNAs, nursing students, and/or logistics technicians.
- Adhere to nursing standards of practice and demonstrate annual competence in critical behaviors for the assigned area.
- Demonstrate IV therapy competency and competence and knowledge in medication administration.
- Participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program, including orientation, education, quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Promote teamwork, unity, positive working relationships, and a positive attitude among coworkers.
- Demonstrate IRAISE values in professional and patient-care interactions and support organizational service goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Director, or Clinical Lead RN.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
