Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Registered Nurse OpportunityJoin our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!At Hi-Desert Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchGenerous paid time offCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insuranceNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment statusJob SummaryShift: Nights, 7:00pm to 7:30am, every other weekend is required.Hours: 12Job Type: Full TimeUp to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experienceAssists with patient care in an intensive environment.Responsibilities1. Nursing care is performed according to procedure and HDMHCD policy. 2. Administers IV via IM, SC, ID, medications/fluids in a safe, therapeutic manner. 3. Performs therapeutic measures as prescribed by a physician. 4. Performs and documents initial and ongoing health assessment screening of patient including social and physical aspects, maintaining appropriate records of observations, nursing care administered and patient response. Documents ongoing health assessment screening of patients, patient's condition, treatments and responses. 5. Communicates and consults with physicians and other health care professionals in an effective manner. 6. Participates in staff development programs and department meetings. 7. Assists in planning, supervising and instructing LVN's, CNA's and students. Plans, supervises, evaluates and instructs Patient Care Technicians. 8. Maintains appropriate records of observations, nursing care administered and patient response. 9. Develops an appropriate plan of care for each patient including assessment planning, intervention and continuous evaluation. Ensures an adequate system of internal controls. 10. Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias interpretation and interventions according to physician orders and ACLS protocols. All arrhythmias are assessed promptly and intervention carried out when appropriate. 11. Proficient in assisting with procedures and maintaining invasive lines and critical care equipment, i.e., pulmonary artery and arterial lines, pacemakers, etc. and serves as a resource for staff in clinical matters. Provides clinical guidance to nursing staff when needed. Assists with invasive procedures and maintains invasive lines and equipment, interprets information gathered and intervenes appropriately. 12. Has mastered competency checklist/exam for specific clinical areas. Demonstrated competency annually specific clinical area. 13. Has mastered competency checklist/exam for specific clinical areas. Demonstrated competency annually in specific clinical area.QualificationsCurrent CA RN licenseCurrent BLS CertificationAssociate's Degree1 year Acute Care experience preferredACLS CertificationDysrhythmia interpretation course or demonstrated competency in interpretation of dysrhythmiasOrganization DescriptionDesert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.