Registered Nurse II- ED/FT/Days

Memorial Hospital of Gardena; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Retention Bonus

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, California seeks a Registered Nurse II for full-time, 12-hour shifts with weekend availability. Base pay ranges from $45.16 to $66.40 per hour, with overtime after 8 hours and an average rate of $52.69 to $77.47; a $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus is offered.

The RN provides patient-centered care, coordinates with the care team, educates patients and families, documents in the EMR, and adheres to AIDET and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensed registered nurse with current California license.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required.
• Stroke scale experience preferred (NIH Stroke Scale).

Responsibilities

• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Accurately records assessments, care, medications and treatments in EMR.
• Monitor vital signs and report medication reactions promptly.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and post-care.
• Coordinate with healthcare team for discharge planning and referrals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with HIPAA.

Skills

IV insertion

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Care coordination

AIDET communication

Education

RN license

Job description

Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Gardena, CA 90247, USA

Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse II- Full Time: 3 shifts per week, weekend availability required

Base Rate: $45.16to$66.40

12 hr. shifts- paid overtime after 8 hours, resulting in an average rate of $52.69 -$77.47

Sign-on/Retention Bonus: $10,000 /Full Time Only

Job Summary: Responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care. The Registered Nurse, RN, coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by delegating and working cooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team members in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice and performance in the clinical setting. The RN must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service to all patients. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication. Essential functions apply to all RN positions along with additional department specific functions as listed.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets.
• Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and report adverse reactions to medication in a timely manner.
• Answer questions and educate patients and families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records.
• Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care plans.
• Organize and plan care of patients, with the ability to assess, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications with accuracy and knowledge, educate patients.
• Attends and/or completes monthly, annual, and assigned training.
• Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets.
• Performs daily checks of and cleans equipment such as but not limited to monitors, code equipment, crash cart checks and oxygen cylinders.
• Prepares and administers medications using the rights established by the State Board of Nursing of state employed and facility policies and procedures.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Monitors patients using proper equipment as ordered.
• Triages patients appropriately using the ESI (Emergency Severity Index) system.
• Arrives to work prepared to receive patient report on time.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow up care and education to patients and family members.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
• Utilize the Nursing Process ADPIE (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) to secure individualized and methodical patient care.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in delivery of patient care.
• Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), coworkers, patients, and family members in a professional, calm manner.
• May float to other areas of the hospital as assigned.
• Stocks assigned rooms, keeps work areas clean.
• Attends and/or completes monthly, annual, and assigned training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Wound Care-(added essential functions)

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments to determine the etiology, depth, and extent of wounds.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings and therapies, including negative pressure wound therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and bioengineered skin substitutes.
• Monitor wound progression and document healing at regular intervals.
• Educate patients and their families on wound care techniques, self-management strategies, and signs of infection.
• Stay up to date on the latest wound care research and clinical practice guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance wound care outcomes.

Emergency Department-

• Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care plans.
• Organize and plan care of patients in the emergency department with the ability to assess, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications with accuracy and knowledge, educate patients.
• Performs daily checks of and cleans equipment such as monitors, code equipment, crash cart checks and oxygen cylinders.
• Maintains care standards established by the Emergency Nurses Association, ENA, and facility policies and procedures.
• Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), coworkers, patients, and family members in a professional, calm manner.

Behavioral Standards:

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintain effective relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Available to participate in on-call rotations and respond to department needs as required.
• Provides on-call support as needed to meet operational and departmental demands.
• Attends staff meetings; follows HIPAA guidelines; follows patient rights policy; complies with the compliance program; demonstrates knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrates knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizes standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely manages the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program.

Qualifications/Experience:

• One (1) years’ experience preferred in the area applied for.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in area/specialty applied for.
• Adaptable to changing work schedules and patient needs.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

RN Registered Nurse

AHA BLS Basic Life Supp

Preferred

NIH Stroke Scale

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