Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

Job Description - Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Telemetry - FT/Nights (12Hrs) Laguna Hills (SAD007587) Job Description Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Telemetry - FT/Nights (12Hrs) Laguna Hills - (SAD007587) Description Title: Registered Nurse Department: Telemetry Status: Full-time Shift: Nights (12 Hours) Pay Range (as of date): $50/Hr - $69/Hr $10,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements. Please note: The position is based in following location and is meant to ensure a fit with the mission and values of Saddleback Medical Center. Employees are expected to follow our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion, and Synergy, as well as engage in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives. Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing, delivering, and coordinating nursing care for Heart & Vascular patients in accordance with Nursing Department policies and procedures. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementing treatment plans/MD orders, and evaluating care rendered. Effective communication and documentation, consideration of age, cultural diversity, psychosocial/spiritual needs, and collaboration across disciplines are essential. 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 toward meeting desired patient outcomes. 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. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job-specific competencies. Identifies, develops, and implements an action plan for self-development/professional growth that also includes peer review. 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 to maintain good relations with others. Interacts in a positive and constructive manner. Prioritizes and multitasks. Presents on time for work. Follows company policies, procedures, and directives. Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, additional compensation such as shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities may be available. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare, including comprehensive health insurance options for employees and dependents. Benefits and Rewards information is available in the company portal. Qualifications Experience 1 year of experience in an acute care/telemetry setting preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr