Registered Nurse​/DOU​/Nights

Registered Nurse/DOU/Full Time Nights

Hemet Global Medical Center, Hemet, CA, US

Salary Range: $43.60 - $60.08 hourly

Under supervision, to perform professional nursing duties in the care and services to patients and their families in an acute and non‑acute care facility; to assist physicians and carry out their orders; and to do other work as required.

This is a single position class in which the incumbent’s responsibility of functioning must be based on advanced knowledge and skills in providing care to patients with more complex problems and needs (depending on training and experience). Incumbents are assigned to work or float in appropriate areas. Responsibilities are expanded to include participation in activities relating to quality assurance, policy and procedure review/revision, in‑service education and staff development.

Education
Possession of an Associate Degree in Nursing or successful completion of an accredited Registered Nurse Program as evidenced by licensure, from a recognized college or university.

Experience
No minimum requirement; new graduates welcomed.

Licensure / Certification
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Certification Requirements
BLS Certification
ACLS, PALS, NRP, Basic Arrhythmia, and/or Fetal Heart Monitor certifications (depending on the department where RN will be assigned).

Knowledge of:

• Hospital established policies, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures, and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California.
• The principles, methods, and techniques for the use of restraints and/or seclusion.
• Medical instruments and equipment.
• Medical terminology and hospital routine.
• The uses, effects, and appropriate documentation of medicine and narcotics.
• Community resources available to provide patient care and follow‑up.
• Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing.

Ability to:

• Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.
• Perform the full range of nursing duties and responsibilities in an acute care and non‑acute care setting.
• Plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
• Apply principles and techniques to develop and implement treatment plans for the use of restraints and/or seclusion when use is indicated.
• Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, patients and fellow employees, and all internal and external customers.
• Secure the cooperation of employees to work effectively together.
• Keep abreast of developments in the area of nursing specialization.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.