RN - Telemetry

Position: RN - Telemetry 477
Job summary

Job description/Responsibilities: Per-Diem
Multiple (All) Shifts
Approximate Pay Range:
$89.51 - $110.08
Under general supervision assumed responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides care consistent with the policies, procedures, and standards of care e Hospital.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Nursing Process
Assessment
Performs systematic assessment and data collection focusing on the physiological, cultural, psychological, spiritual, and cognitive status of the patient.
Plan, Evaluate, develop, and prioritize a plan of care that is individualized and goal-directed based on nursing diagnosis, patient needs, and standards of care.
Implementation
Provides safe therapeutic care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and continuous manner involving all members of the health care team.
Demonstrates competence in the care of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient's age-related and other physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs and carrying out patient care activities.
Evaluation
Assesses and evaluates patient plan of care and teaching needs. Documents effectiveness and revises plans as needed.
Professional Behavior
Confidentiality and Legal Issues
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to legal issues and patient rights in a confidential manner.
Professional Accountability
Maintains current California licensure and service-specific certifications while demonstrating an awareness of responsibility and accountability for their own professional practice based on the Nurse Practice Act and hospital standards of care.
Leadership and Problem Solving
Supervises and delegates care given by members of the health care team while promoting professional growth and positive learning experiences.
Professional Performance
Knowledge Base and Technical Skills
Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions within patient care utilizing hospital and service-specific standards of care.
Working Relationships
Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
Communication
Demonstrates effective communication skills utilizing lines of authority appropriately. Performs clerical and computer entry functions when needed, based upon service's needs.
Other Duties
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Manager.

Company Policy: We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Required Qualification: License/Certification
1. Current valid CA Registered Nurse License required.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
4. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
5. Wound Care Certification preferred.

* Proof of all license and certification is required at time of hire.
Education
Nursing Graduate

* Required educational levels call for proof at the time of hire.
Experience
One to two years of experience in a hospital acute care setting within the last three years is preferred.
Skills
Demonstrates written and verbal competency in the English language.
Employees must demonstrate basic computer skills
Demonstrates ability to manage patients receiving I.V.s
Demonstrates knowledge of patient monitoring equipment

** No Referrals or Candidates Accepted from Recruiters or Agencies.

Job Family: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Occupations: Registered Nurses

Degree Required: Associate/Diploma Or Higher