Float Pool RN IV MedSurgTele $30K Hiring Incentive

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking an experienced Float Pool RN MedSurg Tele for its Escondido location. The role requires coordination of nursing care in a float pool setting, supervising staff and ensuring the implementation of ethical nursing practices. Minimum qualifications include 3 years of telemetry experience, a current CA RN License, and BLS certification. This position provides an opportunity to work across various levels of care within the health system. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English and possess critical judgment skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 3 years of clinical experience in telemetry, including telemetry experience within the past 12 months.
• Current CA RN License required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care for a patient or group of patients.
• Supervise and direct nursing personnel activities.
• Adhere to nursing ethical standards and California Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Coordination of nursing care

Critical judgment

Computer skills (MS Office)

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Requisition ID 41769 | Department: Nursing Administration | Location: Escondido, California & Poway, California | Union: CNA | Salary Range: $62.07 - $85.79 | Hours Per Shift: 12 | Hours Per Pay Period: 72

Eligibility

Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Job Summary

The Float Pool RN MedSurg Tele is an experienced clinical nurse hired into the float pool to work within defined clusters where acutely ill or injured patients are hospitalized across the Health System. This position may float to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry levels of care, including Poway MedSurg Tele and ED boarding based upon skills, experience, and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.
• Accountable for coordinating the plan of care with the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Responsible for supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion, independent decision making, and critical judgment.
• Understand and adhere to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing.
• Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
• Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment (e.g., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (e.g., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).
• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the first two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.
• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Minimum Experience: Registered Nurse with 3 years of clinical experience in telemetry, including telemetry experience within the past 12 months

Preferred Experience: Registered Nurse with 3+ years of clinical experience in telemetry, including telemetry experience within the past 12 months

Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider

Preferred Certification: Certification in specialty area of practice or role

Required License: Current CA RN License

Preferred License: Not Applicable

Equal Opportunity Statement

Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.