Registered Nurse CVOR - OPEN HEART SURGERY

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to perform nursing interventions per the interdisciplinary plan of care. You will communicate patient care needs to the health care team and educate patients and families as appropriate.

Requirements include CA RN license, BLS/ACLS (PALS preferred), and 2+ years in cardio-thoracic care. This on-site role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development within UHS and its

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in cardio-thoracic/coronary artery bypass surgery.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Registered Nurse with current California RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification preferred.
• CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs interventions identified for each nursing diagnosis on the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate patient care needs to all members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Conducts patient/family education that is appropriate to the patient’s age, learning needs, level of understanding and readiness to learn, includes the family/significant others when appropriate.
• Documents nursing intervention and patient teaching.

Skills

Cardio-thoracic nursing

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS & ACLS

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Registered Nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

www.swhpalmdaleregional.com/careers

Position Description:

Performs interventions identified for each nursing diagnosis on the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate patient care needs to all members of the multidisciplinary health care team.

Conducts patient/family education that:

• Is appropriate to the patient’s age, learning needs, level of understanding and readiness to learn.
• Includes the family/significant others when appropriate.

Documents nursing intervention and patient teaching.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in cardio-thoracic/coronary artery bypass surgery. Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational and computer skills. Registered Nurse with current California RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification preferred
• CNOR preferred

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

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