Definitive Observation Nurse

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will perform comprehensive patient assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery and patient safety.

The role requires telemetry experience, an active California RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Telemetry experience with acute care RN duties.
• Active CA RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or current.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
• Care of Patient: Planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes unit-specific procedures and tech.
• Documentation: Timely, legible documentation in the electronic system.
• Leadership: Takes accountability and supports direction from leadership.
• Precepting/Mentoring: Mentors staff and supports orientation.

Skills

Telemetry experience

RN license (CA)

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
• Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
• Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
• Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of telemetry experience in a medical/surgical acute care setting as an RN
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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