RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Overview Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Director, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process.
Responsibilities Performs duties in a manner that provides for the physical, psycho-social and spiritual needs of the critically ill patient, including completing initial assessment in a timely manner and ongoing reassessments when warranted by the patient’s condition. Incorporates cultural and ethnic factors into assessments/reassessments; correctly differentiating between normal and abnormal findings; and incorporates the functional/developmental age into assessment/reassessment for the adolescent through geriatric patient population.
Uses hospital and regulatory standards of care; demonstrates sound clinical judgment in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing aspects of the trans-disciplinary care plan. In conjunction with the patient/family, develops an individualized patient care plan and determines interventions based on assessment/reassessment findings. Evaluates patient outcomes on an ongoing basis, establishes priorities for patient care services as evidenced by modification of the care plan, if necessary, and documents patient care activities in the medical record.
Utilizes a case management approach to plan, guide, direct, coordinate and collaboratively incorporate the overall aspects of patient care across the continuum by effectively communicating with physicians, staff and other disciplines.
Safely and competently administers pharmacotherapeutics adhering to medication policies, procedures, practices and standards, and monitors outcomes based on the patient’s response to treatment.
Assesses and responds appropriately to ensure patient safety based on the physical environment, equipment and the patient’s behavior.
Demonstrates the ability to provide care in emergencies and follows established emergency procedures and practices.
Communicates and follows the organizational chain of command for notification of patient care/service issues, when appropriate.
Verbalizes and demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret cardiac rhythms and the treatment of arrhythmia.
Maintains knowledge of and identifies therapeutic patient care issues/problems and determines measures and interventions to promote, maintain and/or restore health for the adolescent through geriatric patient population as described in the Nursing Skills Inventory; provides appropriate care through the healthcare continuum including the end of life.
Assures that the rights of all patients are respected and maintained by providing privacy and dignity in patient care.
Determines the presence and type of Advance Directive, if applicable; involves patient and/or family in decision-making related to patient care, end of life and ethical issues; reports suspected cases of abuse or neglect relative to the adolescent through geriatric population as appropriate.
Identifies patient/family educational needs; initiates and provides individualized teaching considering functional/developmental age and the needs of the adult patient population; evaluates and documents teaching effectiveness through assessment of comprehension and demonstrated appropriate responses.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific care, including safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; assesses skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and activities that place patients at risk; communicates clearly and effectively. Applicable for Adult and Geriatric populations.
Demonstrates effective Team Leader/Charge Nurse skills.
Practices Universal Precautions.
Participates in the Medical Center's continuous quality improvement process.
Complies with the Medical Center's continuous quality improvement process.
Value Based Purchasing Understands and verbalizes VBP goals/targets.
Consistently ensures Core measures for the Department are implemented and documented.
Consistently participates in unit and hospital-specific action plans to improve HCAHPS scores.
Is able to use AIDET in all sittings.
Ensures completion of hourly rounding and updates white boards in a timely manner.
Understands accountability for achieving Core Measures, HCAHPS and other VBP goals.
Professional Requirements Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Uses computerized time clock correctly.
Attends staff meetings and actively participates; reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Understands procedures for reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, utility disruptions and hazardous materials spills.
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations, and appropriate/special applications.
Demonstrates the ability to access and use computer systems.
Communicates with physicians, administrative staff, co-workers, and patients/families in a respectful and caring manner.
Maintains a positive professional image; collaborates with coworkers and demonstrates flexibility in providing patient care/service; completes work on time.
Demonstrates adaptability to changing assignments, varying staffing levels and patient care environments.
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills; assists department management in resolving and evaluating problem situations; assumes other duties as required.
Behavioral Standards Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes education requirements in a timely manner.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting standards.
Wears identification while on duty; maintains patient confidentiality.
Understands the facility’s mission, vision and values.
Complies with policies and procedures, including timekeeping, attendance, standards of behavior and code of conduct.
Maintains required licensure, certification, and in-service requirements; demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to adapt to new ideas.
Job Qualifications Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited RN Training Program.
Preferred Education N/A
Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Minimum one-year recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be able to work in a union environment.
Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications N/A
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation Current California RN license
American Heart Association BLS card
American Heart Association ACLS card
Basic EKG
NIHSS (Stroke)
Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)
Los Angeles County Fire Card (within 30 days of hire)
Shift: Days
Hours: 6:45am-7:15pm
Shift Hours: 12
Weekly Hours: 36
Type: Full-Time

FTE: 0.9

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