RN - Medical Acute - Mercy San Diego - Days

Position Summary This is a full time 12-hour DAY shift position located in Hillcrest. Location and Unit The Medical Acute unit is a 36-bed Medical Acute/Telemetry unit located in Hillcrest. The unit provides exceptional patient service with the "Mercy style of care". Responsibilities As RN you will perform assessments and prioritize care to a diverse patient population to include chest tubes, wound care, central lines, NG tubes, PCA's, foley catheter placements, and tracheostomy care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and utilize all resources to provide safe and optimal care. You will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning, and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. You will take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under your supervision. Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Additionally, you will respond appropriately and delegate care responsibility during medical and psychiatric emergencies. Benefits Eligible for up to $7,000 new hire incentives. The following are not eligible for hiring incentives: Internal candidates Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met: Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter) Must remain in original department/specialty Must remain in original Job Title Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter. Qualifications Required Qualifications: At least one-year acute RN experience Graduate from an accredited school for nursing Current CA State RN license American Heart Association BLS certification Preferred Qualifications: At least one year of Medical Oncology RN experience Bachelor's Degree in Nursing ONS Certification Equal Opportunity Statement Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr