RN (ED) - Loan Forgiveness - Full Time, Nights (Culver City)

Job Description

Job Description

Position SummaryThe Emergency Department Registered Nurse is specially trained to provide prompt response and treatment for any patient presenting with any life threatening, emergent, or urgent medical need. Provides monitoring and therapeutic equipment necessary to provide specialized nursing care to acute or complex patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines, physicians, and support staff. Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychosocial, psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Will reevaluate patient response and outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary. Acts as a role model and mentor to a variety of new graduate nurses, orientees and support staff.Required QualificationsActive, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of CaliforniaGraduate of an Accredited School of NursingAHA Basic Life SupportAbility to read, write and communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environmentHospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)AHA Advanced Cardiac Life SupportAHA Pediatric Advanced Life SupportOne year of previous emergency nursing experience or completion of emergency department training course (to include EMTALA and ESI 5 level triage within first six months of employment as RN in the Emergency Department)De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification, SAMA Certification requiredPreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in NursingBilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and familiesSAMA Certification upon hireCertified Emergency Nurse (CEN)Physical RequirementsIndicate physical requirements for performing the essential functions of the job by double clicking and selecting 'checked' on the boxes below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Standing - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - OccasionallyReaching with Hands and Arms - ConstantlyClimb or Balance - FrequentlyStooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - ConstantlySeeing - ConstantlyPerforming repetitive motions with arms or hands - ConstantlyLifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - ConstantlyLifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - FrequentlyLifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - FrequentlyLifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - FrequentlyDriving - NoneEssential Job Functions/Major Areas of ResponsibilityThe essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL PRACTICE: Provides patient care, reviews and administers patient medications, including intravenous titrations, invasive and arterial lines, cardiac monitoring, ventilator management, treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner that meets scope of practice and standards of nursing practice. Recognizes change in patient's clinical conditions, taking appropriate action and documenting intervention. Appropriately responds to RRT/Code Blues/Code Whites as assigned. Effectively collaborates with the health care team to intervene, and advocate as necessary. Intervenes appropriately in instances of abuse, assault or neglect, or when adequate financial or social resources are not available. Makes appropriate referrals to resolve patient issues effectively.PLAN OF CARE: Develops long and short-term goals consistent with treatment plans, standards of practice, and the plan of care, incorporating patient preference and discussing plan of care with patient. Appropriately utilizes pain management resources and other interventions to provide pain relief. Provides ongoing assessments and documents the patient's physical and psychosocial condition, as well as response to care. Reviews patient test results, identifies critical results, and communicates in a timely manner consistent with the condition of the patient and correlates information into the plan of care. Consistently ensures nursing practice is evidence based, within scope of licensure and compliant with hospital wide standards of nursing care, including core measures. Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPAA compliance.COLLABORATION: Collaborates with staff, physicians and members of the healthcare team, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff, focusing on efficient and effective emergency department throughput. Supervises, monitors and delegates patient care activities to appropriate members of the health care team, provides effective leadership and ensures that care is safe and of high quality. Acts as a source of information and articulately responds to questions, providing resources, guidance, and education about treatment plan, plan of care, and medications. Develops and implements accurate teaching and ongoing discharge plans.COMMUNICATION: Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.Core Organizational Values We are a coordinated network of hospitals, affiliated medical groups and ancillary health care services working for the benefit of every person who relies on and trusts us for care. Our comprehensive networks aim to provide coordinated, personalized care. Through our affiliated networks, we strive to provide a healing environment and quality care by demonstrating the following organizational core values:ACCOUNTABILITY: We honor our commitments and focus on "how it can be done".Take "ownership" of a problem to resolutionBe responsibleMake it happenINNOVATION: We embrace change and continually seek new ways to improve.Generate new ideasOffer solutions to Solve Organizational ChallengesMaintain an Open MindEmbrace changeTEAMWORK: We recognize trusting relationships are key to achieving success.Work together to achieve goalLearn and anticipate need needs of clientsKeep facility spotless; Out of place? Pick it up!EXCELLENCE: We are committed to the highest quality and safety standards.Act and look professional at all timesFollow up on requests even if outside your departmentShow you care, say "I'll find out"Do whatever it takes!COMPASSION: We understand and reflect the diverse communities we serve.Be sincere, use people's namesTreat others as you want to be treatedOffer to help others; "How can I help?"Show respect by listening as much as you speakINTEGRITY: We are down-to-earth, honest and approachable.Do the right thing, the first timeOffer to help others; "How can I assist you?"Honor your word and commitmentsActions are legal and ethicalBase Rate: Min-58.14 | Max-81.39Pay Rate: Min - $67.83 l Max - $94.96 These rates are referred to as 12-hour rates; the rate is calculated by averaging 8-hours at the base rate of pay, and 4-hours of overtime. These 12-hour rates will not show up on your Job Listing ID: 1817872$25,000 Sign-on BonusSign-On Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign-On Bonus, you must have one or more years of acute care RN hospital experience. Current Alta Hospital employees are not eligible and former Alta Hospital employees may not be eligible. The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time RN positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of 24 months to active employees in good standing.Click Here for Pay Information - - files/isolved%20Hire%20Orgs/NOR%20Culver%20City%20LLC%20dba%20Southern%20California%20Hospital%20at%20Culver%20City/SCHCC -RN%20Union-12hr.pdf