Staff RN - 3W Progressive Care Unit FT Nights

Torrance Memorial Medical Center • Torrance, CA

3d

About The Position

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population in the assigned care setting. Care is based on interpreting and executing the medical and nursing plan of treatment using established procedures, standards, and protocols during the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

The role requires interpreting EKG tracings in relation to drug therapies and disease processes, and intervening as appropriate. The position is on the 3W Progressive Care Unit and is a full-time night-shift role.

Requirements

• Two years of telemetry experience.
• Registered Nurse license.
• ACLS certification.
• College diploma in a nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process to the patient population served in the unit.
• Interpret and execute the medical and nursing plan of treatment using established procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Adhere to infection-prevention guidelines and policies, procedures, and standards of practice to provide safe, optimal care.
• Assess patient history and physiological and psychosocial status.
• Communicate with patients, families, medical staff, and others throughout the continuum of care.
• Comply with Joint Commission national patient safety goals and organizational quality dashboard and benchmarking goals.
• Interpret variables affecting patient care and follow reporting processes.
• Maintain regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and professional ethical obligations.
• Participate in activities aligned with the Magnet Model, organizational activities, Peer Review, and professional development.
• Actively and effectively serve as a preceptor.
• Provide age-specific, individualized care that protects patients from harm and follows patient-safety interventions and bundles.
• Educate patients and families throughout patient care.
• Use critical thinking to formulate and carry out care plans according to patient needs.
• Use resources economically and administer medications safely.
• Use Safe Patient Handling practices.
• Interpret EKG tracings in relation to drug therapies and disease processes, and intervene.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed