Rn Jobs in Bay Area

About The Position

Requirements

• At least six months of current medical/surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting or specialty area, upon hire.
• California Registered Nurse license, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient abuse or neglect, report it, and implement department policies and procedures.
• Document education regarding advance directives, coordinate obtaining copies for the patient chart, and refer questions to Chaplain Services.
• Act as a patient advocate, taking action to protect the patient’s interests or wishes and providing the opportunity to make informed healthcare decisions.
• Formulate and prioritize nursing diagnoses and patient problem lists based on observation and information from the patient and healthcare team.
• Identify patients correctly and use aseptic technique to withdraw, label, and process blood specimens.
• Provide individualized, comprehensive patient care, conduct critical assessments, perform skilled procedures, and implement care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.