Transitional RN ICU Full Time Nights

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$55 - $88

About The Position

Reporting to the Administrative Director, the Transitional RN ICU plans, coordinates, and provides high-quality, individualized patient care using the nursing process. The role includes age-specific care for adult and geriatric patients, direct patient care, medication administration, assessment and care planning, monitoring patient status, and documenting care. The nurse maintains competencies for the specialty area and participates in quality and performance improvement programs. This is a full-time, night-shift position with 12-hour shifts, 72 bi-weekly hours, and a 0.9 FTE.

Requirements

Graduate of an RN training program.
Completion of a basic EKG course.
Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work in a union environment.
California RN license.
American Heart Association BLS.
American Heart Association ACLS.
Basic EKG.
NIHSS (Stroke).
Assault Response Competency (ARC), required within 30 days of hire.
Los Angeles County Fire Card, required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
At least one year of recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.
One year of experience in an ICU setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and provide high-quality, individualized patient care using the nursing process.
Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care for adult and geriatric patients, including identifying the need for additional safety measures, recognizing physiological normal values and readings, and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills, and activities that may place patients at risk.
Communicate effectively in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and appropriately adjust nursing care interventions.
Administer medications knowledgeably according to protocol and policy, and observe and document patient responses.
Assess patient conditions and develop and update individual plans of care.
Monitor patients’ physiological and cognitive status, promptly report changes to physicians or other appropriate personnel, and follow up on laboratory and test results.
Document clearly, completely, legibly, in an organized and timely manner, demonstrating critical thinking in the nursing process.
Maintain current competencies and skill levels required for the work and specialty area.
Participate in quality and performance improvement programs.