RN Clinical - STU Health Engemann Admin - Full Time 8 Hours - Non Exempt - Non Union

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. Provides nursing care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and established standards of nursing care and practice in an Ambulatory or Acute care setting. Promotes restoration of health and achievement of patient health goals through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the delivery of patient care. Essential Duties: Assesseshealthcare needs of patients. Plans,implementsand evaluates care designed to meet patient health care needs. Administers medication and parenteral fluids, obtains specimens, using established techniques. Followsappropriate procedurestomaintaincontrol over medications. Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing interventions and/or treatments according to departmental policies and procedures. Performsappropriate proceduresindependently andassistsphysicianwith more complex procedures. Responds to emergency situations using standard emergency protocols and procedures. Identifiespatients’ educational needs and provides health-related information to enhance patients’ understanding of medical condition and related treatments.Assistsin teaching procedures. Recognizes changes in the patient’s physical and mental condition, takesappropriate actionby notifying physician and/or nursing supervisor. Triages patient phone calls and provides guidance and direction to inquiries per unit protocols. Provides comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided during each encounter, including patient history, nursing assessment, medication list, allergy list, treatments and/or procedures, and patient education. Accurately andcompletelydocuments datafor billing purposes. Ensures that exam rooms and treatment areas are supplied andmaintainedadequately by support personnel. Promotes security by alertingappropriate personnelfor safety,fireand other unsafe situations. Reports any unusual occurrences tosupervisor. Maintains a safe environmentin accordance withstandards,policiesand safety regulations. Ensurescompliance with infection control policies. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: ReqBachelor’s DegreeNursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019 Req Specialized/technical training Nursing Eligibility, as defined by the California Board of Nursing, to have andmaintainan RN license is acceptable in lieu of BSN for this department. * BSN FOR THIS DEPARTMENT PREFERRED ONLY Req 1 year Experience as RN. Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures,in accordance withadministrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Pref 2years Experienceas RN. Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within30 daysof hire andmaintainedby renewal beforeexpirationdate. (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45. 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