Rn Jobs in Bay Area

About The Position

Requirements

• RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required).
• Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Minimum BSN, enrollment in a BSN or MSN program, or national certification required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform age appropriate assessment utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Function as a case manager for a group of patients in a particular geographic location.
• Provide after hours care on a rotation basis.
• Develop and revise an individualized Plan Of Care in partnership with patient/caregiver based on Identification of patient problems/need.
• Implement specific interventions to attain outcomes.
• Communicate/collaborate with other disciplines to provide optimal patient care and services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in educational offerings (ex: skills day; oxygen inservice; etc).
• Appropriately supervise performance of LPN.
• Appropriately supervise performance of HHA and provide documentation to support such.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Use therapeutic communication techniques.
• Demonstrate assertiveness.
• Communicate relevant patient information to other disciplines and MD as appropriate.
• Document patient care according to MHSvc policies/procedures.
• Ensure appropriate implementation of MD orders.
• Participate in operational meetings (ex: All staff, MHS Connect, etc).
• Promote patient/family education.
• Precept nursing students.
• Participate in clinically/operationally related focus groups.
• Identify and resolve patient safety risks.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (Quality Initiative measures) including efforts to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate ethical decision making.
• Advocate for patients/families/caregivers.
• Responsibly manages all equipment, supplies in his/her possession, including, but not limited to, laptop computer, FAX machine, cell phone, patient care supplies, etc.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000.00