Clinical RN II - Oncology/General Surgery - FT/Nights (12hrs) Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA Nurse Manager

RN, Clinical II

Location: Saddleback Medical Center - Laguna Hills

Department: Oncology/General Surgery

Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Pay Range*: $51.99/hour - $81.50/hour

$10,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will 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 Clinical II is responsible for directing, delivering, and coordinating nursing care for the Oncology and General Surgery Unit (Acute Care Service) patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care /interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. The RN Clinical II must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, and psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient's plan of care. The RN Clinical II contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrates positive outcome in patient care. In addition, the RN Clinical II collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcome.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Meets population specific competencies utilizing the nursing process.
• Documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and reflects the patient's plan of care.
• Provides leadership and clear direction to all members of the healthcare team to support the plan of care while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the management of patient care.
• Provides for the psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients, families, and significant others.
• Demonstrates continued development of clinical expertise and current knowledge of healthcare trends and education related nursing practice.
• Participates in processes that improve standards of care and practice in the delivery of nursing service.
• Supports sustainment of the Magnet culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*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, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.