RN ICU FT Days

Pay Rate Type Hourly Salary Range (Depending on Experience) $52.25 - $83.56 Position Summary The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12‑hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high‑quality, individualized patient/family‑centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of age and population‑specific awareness. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, and is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The nurse demonstrates the use of the nursing process as a problem‑solving model, utilizing knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Nursing assessment is focused on target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation, recognizes subtle changes in clinical status, evaluates, and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow‑through with planned care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of patients served on the assigned unit, consistently applying current literature and research findings and critical thinking to make sound clinical decisions. Demonstrates the hospital’s patient‑satisfaction efforts when interacting with patients, families, and co‑workers. The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health‑care continuum, respecting patient rights as integral to the nurse/patient relationship. Conducts hourly rounding on patients. The nurse communicates utilizing SBAR in all hand‑off situations. Performs documentation of patient care including assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care according to unit‑specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities, and assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and active participation in recovery. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families, utilizing appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Works with care managers during the patient’s stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population. Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members, contacting the physician promptly with significant changes, collaborating professionally for required orders and following up with revised care. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards. Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct, and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees, and registry staff, ensuring that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats. Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates adherence to the dress code, wears hospital ID badge, and promotes proper identification for peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including patient‑safety goals. Participates in the implementation of the unit‑specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Clinical Unit Supervisor and Nurse Manager. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Education Associate’s Degree in Nursing (equivalent or higher level) required; BSN preferred. Qualifications / Experience Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in critical care nursing; RN’s new to the specialty must have at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Internal candidates who have successfully completed the MLKCH Nurse Residency Program, Transition Program, or Cross Training will be considered. Current California nursing license. Certification in critical care nursing preferred. Special Skills / Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish). Basic computer skills. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. Electronic Medical Record experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr