Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical

Title: Registered Nurse Location: Fountain Valley, CA Department: Surgical Status: Full Time Shift: Nights (12 Hours) Pay Range: $50/Hr - $69/Hr Signing Bonus: $5,000 available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements. Position Summary Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Telemetry Unit 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 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 contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Utilizes the nursing process and practice standards as a framework for the management of patient care. Analyzes the assessment data to determine a nursing diagnosis and appropriate interventions. Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills. Demonstrates leadership in the coordination of patient care across the health care continuum with progress toward meeting desired patient outcomes. Delegates to licensed and unlicensed personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation. Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching plan as necessary. Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members. Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job‑specific competencies. Identifies, develops and implements an action plan for self‑development/professional growth that also includes peer review. Identifies subtle as well as obvious patient problems and reports to an appropriate resource person considering multidisciplinary team members and/or chain of command. Addresses the age‑specific needs of all populations served: adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others. Interacts in a positive and constructive manner. Prioritizes and multitasks. Punctual and reliable work attendance. Follows company policies, procedures, and directives. Experience One year of acute‑care experience in medical/surgical nursing preferred. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with strong education and associated experiential background. Competent in basic cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation. Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred. Education Current California RN license required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred. Current American Heart Association basic cardiac life support certification (BLS) required. Current American Heart Association advanced cardiovascular life support certification (ACLS) required. Specialty certification preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr MemorialCare