Staff RN - Medical Surgical - Rehab 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—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. The role serves acutely ill patients with medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal-child health needs and provides nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. The Staff RN works as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams, follows established nursing procedures, and uses 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 and is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating each patient’s 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 supports unit and organizational performance improvement activities and demonstrates the IRAISE values in professional and patient-care interactions.
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 each patient’s care.
- 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 annual competence in critical behaviors for the assigned area.
- Maintain IV therapy competency and demonstrate medication-administration competency and knowledge before administering medications.
- Promote unity and teamwork among coworkers through a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
- Participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Demonstrate IRAISE values in professional and patient-care interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Director, or Clinical Lead RN.
- Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication to support organizational service goals, customer satisfaction, and a positive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
