Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing (ASN).
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required by department and patient population; see department standards for additional certification and licensure requirements.
• No experience required.
• For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, obtain NCI-APS (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Communicate appropriately with the patient population and account for growth and development milestones.
• Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and ongoing care.
• Identify patient physical limitations and implement interventions when needed.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to behavioral health concerns, abuse or neglect, and needs related to psychological, religious, or cultural differences.
• Interpret population-related data and plan care appropriately.
• Perform treatments, administer medication, and operate equipment safely.
• Use clinical reasoning, nursing skills, experiential knowledge, and evidence-based guidelines to collect basic data, follow protocols, and make decisions.
• Advocate for patients and families, represent their concerns, help resolve ethical and clinical concerns, protect patient rights, and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic care; promote patient independence through care goals, teaching, and answers to questions; and maintain a safe environment.
• Collaborate with patients, care providers, and multidisciplinary team members toward patient goals; participate in care and practice discussions and remain open to others’ contributions.
• Use available environmental and system resources to support patients, families, and staff.
• Recognize and incorporate cultural, spiritual, gender, racial, ethnic, lifestyle, socioeconomic, age, and value differences into care.
• Support learning for patients, families, nursing staff, and the community, and provide information to increase patient understanding.
• Follow standards and guidelines, implement clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others, and seek help or further learning when patient situations change or problems arise.