Rn Jobs in Bay Area

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience.
• Current LPN or RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• B.S. - Bachelor of Science - Nursing
• B.S.N. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff, including hiring/firing responsibilities, performance appraisals for subordinates, and initiating disciplinary action.
• Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care in an effective manner, conducting rounds to ensure quality of patient care delivery.
• Facilitates educational opportunities and quality improvement activities for staff to ensure compliance with medical school and regulatory guidelines.
• Assigns/coordinates activities and duties of staff, orienting new staff, and advising administration of conditions and performance issues.
• Provides direct patient care as needed, including development of patient care plans, administering medication, vitals, phlebotomy, monitoring IV therapies, and maintaining records in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Promotes/maintains good public relations with patients and families, acting as liaison between other departments.
• Provides appropriate counsel to patients/families explaining medications, procedures, and teaches care to ensure continuity of care and promote health care maintenance.
• Monitors supplies/equipment ordering/repairing as required.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• Sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
• Wellness challenges
• Annual health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Mindfulness programs and courses
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Financial resources
• Access to dietitians
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources for continued childcare needs
• Adult care resources
• Tuition coverage for employee and family (dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years)