Medical Surgical RN

Mark Twain Medical Center; San Andreas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, California, is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse to provide direct patient care across ages using the nursing process, aligned with our Mission and Core Values.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team, manage assigned shifts, and contribute to safe, effective outcomes. Requirements include active California RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and acute care experience.

Qualifications

• 6 months or more of acute care experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other practitioners as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
• Implements patient histories, assesses patient's conditions, and develops individualized care plans for assigned patients
• Documents on care plans as patient care evolves, including resolutions of problems
• Assesses patient educational needs and barriers to learning to implement patient education and document teaching
• Administers and controls narcotics and medications accurately and in a timely manner and signs out narcotics and medications according to hospital policy
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient's progress, nursing care, records and reports

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Staff Nurse, you will expertly apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients of all ages, aligning with our Mission and Core Values.

Every day you will provide total patient care, assist in managing care administered by other staff, and assume responsibility for your assignments, including relief charge nurse duties as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, effectively collaborate with the healthcare team, and take accountability for patient outcomes.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other practitioners as required and adjust nursing care processes as indicated to unsure optimal patient care
• Implements patient histories, assesses patient's conditions, and develops individualized care plans for assigned patients.
• Documents on care plans as patient care evolves, including resolutions of problems
• Assesses patient educational needs and barriers to learning to implements patient education and documents teaching
• Administers and controls narcotics and medications accurately and in a timely manner and signs out narcotics and medications according to hospital policy
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient's progress, nursing care, records and reports

Job Requirements

Required

• 6 months or more of acute care experience
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Nursing

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health at Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving more than 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full range of services, including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also operates four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and it is the only medical facility in Calaveras County.

One Community. One Mission. One California