Staff RN - Telemetry 4 North - Full Time 12 Hours Days (7:00AM to 7:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
About The Position
A clinically competent registered professional nurse who uses the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide safe, therapeutic care. The position serves acutely ill patients admitted primarily for medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal-child health needs, performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs, and works as part of interdisciplinary and nursing teams. The nurse carries out established nursing procedures and contributes to the unit’s and organization’s progress while using effective verbal and non-verbal communication to support customer satisfaction and a positive work environment. The RN is accountable to the unit Manager and/or department Director, follows nursing standards of practice, demonstrates annual competence in critical behaviors for the assigned area, and supports teamwork and positive working relationships. The RN is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Care may be delegated or assigned to other staff within the limits of their licensure, certification, competency, and applicable regulations; the RN directs care provided by LVNs, CNAs, nursing students, and/or logistics technicians. The position also requires participation in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program and demonstration of 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.
- Basic computer skills.
- Current RN licensure in the State of California.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification when appropriate.
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 care for each patient.
- Direct care provided by LVNs, CNAs, nursing students, and/or logistics technicians, and delegate or assign nursing care within applicable licensure, certification, competency, and regulatory limits.
- Adhere to identified nursing standards of practice.
- Demonstrate competence in critical behaviors for the assigned area annually.
- Demonstrate IV therapy competency and medication-administration competency and knowledge before administering medications.
- Support unit teamwork and positive working relationships among coworkers.
- Understand and participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program, including orientation, education, quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Demonstrate IRAISE values in professional and patient-care interactions.
- Perform other duties 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
