Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse is a staff nurse responsible for safe and appropriate patient care, for providing instruction, direction and supervision to subordinate unit staff, serving as a resource for all departments.
Work requires thorough and advanced knowledge of the nursing process, patient assessment and nursing standards, knowledge of the California Nursing Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, intermediate pharmaceutical, math skills and knowledge of management and assignment personnel.
Must possess good verbal and written English communication skills. Peripheral IV experience and skills required. Good time management and prioritizing skills. Computer experience preferred.
Analyzes data, determines time, place and sequence of healthcare or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination and/or reporting on events. Teaches, instructs patients and families on healthcare subjects, provides explanation. Demonstration and supervises practice, may make recommendations to physicians or other nursing staff based on nursing care principles to assure optimum patient care. Use physical strength of hands, fingers, arms, and legs, to move patients or equipment. Will select appropriate health supplies, medical equipment to assure appropriate medical care. Will speak to fellow employees, patients, physicians, and families in person and on phone.
Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Experience in an ICU setting is preferred; candidates with experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), internal medicine, occupational health, or ophthalmology will be considered advantageous.
- Knowledge of infection control practices is essential.
- Requires current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Requires American Heart Association ACLS
- Requires NIHSS Certification
- Requires Basic Arrhythmia Certificate
