Medical Acute Nurse

Methodist Hospital Sacramento; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced acute care setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement and adjust patient care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. A CA RN license and BLS are required; ACLS and telemetry/ortho experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a medical/surgical acute care setting as an RN.
• Active RN license in the State of California.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Telemetry and orthopedics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit per unit standards.
• Care of Patient: Includes planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: Uses technology, procedures, standards, and interventions for the unit.
• Documentation: Maintains legible, timely, concise documentation per policies; proficient with the electronic system.
• Leadership: Takes responsibility for own decisions; follows facility leadership directions.
• Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff and mentors students.

Skills

Assessment

Care of Patient

Clinical Skills

Documentation

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

California RN license

BLS certification

Job description

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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 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

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Previous telemetry experience
• Previous Surgical and Orthopedic experience