Registered Nurse - ICU/CCU (Noc)

Registered Nurse

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for planning directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge. The registered nurse is an experienced nurse who shall orient new staff, precept students, and assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.

Experience:

• At least 1 years of critical care experience (required).
• Critical thinking, sharp assessment skills, quick decision-making ability, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure (required).
• Heart experienced (highly preferred).

Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications:

• State of CA RN license required
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Preferred
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS (required).
• American Heart Association Provider ACLS certifications must be obtained prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider PALS certification to be completed within 6 months of hire and before independent assignment of pediatric patients.
• NIHSS*- Stroke Certification is required.

*Training program positions and internal transfers from units not requiring stroke certification must complete required stroke certification before taking an independent stroke assignment. Education to be completed by the stroke coordinator. In her absence the educator or manager may deliver required stroke education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours: 0.9 FTE

Noc shift: 7PM-7:30AM

Position Type: Regular

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $72.83 to $97.40

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00