Registered Nurse (RN), ICU Per Diem

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Saddleback Medical Center Department: Intensive Care Unit Shift: Days Pay Range: $54.19 - $68.37 Position Summary This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the patient within the Intensive Care Unit in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job Utilizes the nursing process and practice standards as a framework for the management of patient care. Analyzes the assessment data to determine a nursing diagnosis and appropriate interventions. Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills. Demonstrates leadership in the coordination of patient care across the healthcare continuum with progress towards meeting desired patient outcome. Delegates to licensed and unlicensed personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation. Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching plan as necessary. Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members. Identifies subtle as well as obvious patient problems and reports to an appropriate resource person considering multidisciplinary team members and/or Chain of Command. Addresses the age specific needs of all populations served: adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others. Ability to be at work and be on time. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner. Ability to prioritize and multitask. Qualifications Word processing and order entry experience preferred. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Card (BCLS) required. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card (ACLS) required. Current NIHSS Certificate required. BSN preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr