Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Hold a current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are provided.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from a nationally accredited organization.
• Have knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
• Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
• Have the ability and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse population and treat patients in the assigned specialty area.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
• Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe their behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and provide medication-related education to patients.
• Use de-escalation skills around volatile patients to help maintain the safety of patients and others.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Complete patient admissions and discharges.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document information in patient records.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and the scope of licensure.
• Monitor patients continuously to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner.
• Participate actively as a multidisciplinary treatment team member and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
• Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
• Follow company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Perform other clinically appropriate services and assigned special projects.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match