RN Clinical Mentor - DOU - Green

Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs.

Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.

This is a Full Time, 12-hour Day Shift, position at Scripps Green Hospital.

Scripps Green Hospital is a 173-bed facility that has served the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities with distinction since 1977. Scripps Green offers a wide range of clinical and surgical services, including organ transplantation, oncology care, cardiothoracic and orthopedic surgery, interventional cardiology and blood and bone marrow transplantation. The Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) is fast-paced and licensed for 32 beds. This DOU commonly cares for Stroke and Neuro patients where the nurse to patient ratio is 1:3 or 1:4.

The RN Clinical Mentor functions primarily as an RN with additional duties. Takes responsibility for assigned patients during RN relief periods. Works collaboratively and educationally with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Takes responsibility for education and guidance of Registered Nurses regarding the nursing process, critical thinking, accountability for the plan of care and it's relation to patient outcomes, and communication/collaboration with all team members. Functions as a clinical expert, role model, mentor and resource in a designated practice area. Works collaboratively with the Charge Nurse, Educator and Manager of that area to develop a learning environment for the caregivers, as well as a service, outcome and care oriented environment for the patients.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of recent RN experience in an inpatient setting
• Two years experience working in DOU or Stepdown Setting
• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Previous Tele, PCU or Stepdown Experience
• Current American Heart Association ACLS

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $60.91-$88.18/hour