Rn Jobs in Bay Area

About The Position

Requirements

• State Licensure as Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Experience in surgical services and/or GI endoscopy required
• BLS required
• Good clinical assessment skills
• Flexibility
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• 2 years management experience preferred
• ACLS certification recommended

Responsibilities

• Assess the need for nursing care based on the schedule.
• Ensure the development of a staffing pattern to promote nursing care commensurate with these needs.
• Determine staff needs, develop/adjust time schedules, and ensure appropriate assignments based on staff abilities, patient needs, and scheduling requirements.
• Define nursing care needs in complex situations and identify nursing interventions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures when assigning and administering nursing care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of personnel handbook policies.
• Assist in continuing education activities for nursing personnel.
• Provide direction and consultation to nursing staff, guiding them in the implementation of the nursing process.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Provide patient education.
• Document on all forms as required.
• Administer medication as directed by the physician under the guidelines of the State Board of Nursing.
• Communicate and interpret standards and policies to staff, holding them accountable for maintaining current knowledge.
• Facilitate quality improvement in the delivery of care.
• Maintain open, positive communication with nursing personnel and other health professionals.
• Conduct documented staff meetings and in-services.
• Communicate with patients, families, and significant others.
• Maintain professionalism within the company.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and personnel information.
• Participate in continuing education programs.
• Participate on committees as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for performance management, consulting with Directors as appropriate.
• Perform performance evaluations, counsel, and utilize the disciplinary process, documenting as appropriate.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow and bed management.
• Function as a professional role model: demonstrate effective listening skills, encourage team participation in problem-solving and goal achievement.
• Demonstrate awareness of cost-effective resource utilization.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, motivation, and creativity as a team member.
• Supervise RN, LPN, and unlicensed personnel.
• Work collaboratively with endoscopy manager, business office staff, clinical staff, and physicians.
• Communicate effectively with Clinical and Medical Directors.
• Successfully cross-train to perform other tasks in the endoscopy center.