RN Hospital - Progressive Care Unit - Full Time

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
A Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients as established by the Nursing Practice Act of the Board of Registered Nursing of the State of California and as guided by policies and procedures of the Medical Center.

Nursing Process

Apply nursing process in direct patient care

Provides accurate assessment and documentation of physiological, psychosocial, cultural, developmental, socioeconomic, and spiritual needs of patients as evidenced by assessment within a time frame appropriate for level of care

Provides logical sequence of action, updates nursing care plan as evidenced by notations on care plan, provides evaluation each shift of patient's progress in relation to the patient care plan, if applicable to area of care

Provides discharge planning beginning on admission with appropriate referrals and update as required by the patient

Adheres to all current policies and procedures in providing patient care and seek clarification if needed

Evaluates and documents outcomes of medical, nursing, and ancillary team interventions

Incorporates time management skills in accomplishing care

Nursing Care Delivery Process

Knowledgeable regarding current nursing practices and procedures

Demonstrates knowledge of Medical Center structure and administrative resources

Knowledge of legal aspects of nursing care

Demonstrates knowledge of legal documents pertinent to unit/area of care

Acts as liaison between medical staff and patient care team

Technical Equipment

Able to operate technical equipment in area of care, safely, efficiently, and accurately

Assesses safety/cleanliness of patient/unit environment and reports conditions requiring change

Utilizes resources, equipment, and supplies efficiently and with cost awareness

Uses clean and aseptic techniques for protection of patients and personal safety

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes

Supervises care provided by others

Assumes responsibility for quality of care given

Gives accurate and concise patient care reports to appropriate persons

Maintains professional attitude and effective working relationships with fellow staff members, other departments, patients' families, medical staff and volunteers

Provides care as part of team effort in crisis or emergency situation

Adheres to all privacy laws when dealing with confidential and protected health information (PHI)

Maintains the confidentiality of patients, Medical Center and department information

Adheres to all Antelope Valley Medical Center Compliance & Integrity Program policies and procedures including the duty to report compliance violations and the duty to disclose conflicts of interest

Completion of all mandatory initial and annual training within assigned time frames per established guidelines

Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and physicians

Responsible for problem solving and crisis intervention related to physicians, patients, families, and staff

Demonstrate knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific and cultural groups

Participates in age specific and cultural educational and training programs

Participates in unit or hospital-based committees

Other duties as assigned, within compliance with Title 22, The Joint Commission, and CMS.

Conforms with and supports Medical Center quality management and performance improvement guidelines

Skill and ability to follow telephone etiquette/standards

Safely and effectively use all equipment necessary to carry out duties

Ability to adhere to all established AVMC policies and procedures and to interpret and function under these

Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties

Ability to relieve clerical staff at desk, or to adopt any function commonly assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel, or as allowed within scope of nursing practice, as needed

Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times

Ability to be flexible in meeting staffing requirements of the facility

Ability to meet basic health requirements and physical job standards

Teamwork - We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Excellence - We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.

Initiative & Innovation - Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.

Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards. Attend staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.

Two years' acute care nursing preferred; new grad training provided as appropriate

Current California Registered Nursing license

Ability to adhere with AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy.

Ability to adhere with AVMC Leaves of Absence Policy.

Ability to adhere with AVMC Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.

Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.

Skill and ability to follow telephone etiquette/standards.

Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with co-workers, managers and other hospital staff.

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information.

Safely and effectively use all the equipment necessary to carry out duties.

Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.

Conforms with required and appropriate accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.

Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.

Ability to give and support the highest level of patient/customer satisfaction at all times.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Compliance & Integrity Program and its established policies.

high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies. A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

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