Registered Nurse (RN), ICU/CCU, Per Diem, 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct patient care at its Downey facility. The role covers assessment, planning of care, patient education, and evaluation to ensure smooth patient flow and coordinated delivery of care across the care team.

The nurse collaborates with physicians, therapists, and support staff, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes and exceptional care experiences for a diverse Los Angeles region population.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Patient assessment.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care including assessment, planning of care, education and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Maintain patient care flow and coordinate delivery of care with other care team members and disciplines.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
• Assess patient needs and adjust plans as part of the care team.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organization

Basic computer skills

Leadership abilities

Patient assessment

Clinical education

Patient/family teaching

Job description

Provides direct nursing care including: assessment, plan of care, education, and evaluation for assigned patients. Performs patient duties necessary to maintain the flow of patient care as well as coordinates the delivery of care provided by other care team members and disciplines.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Patient assessment.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Required Experience

Required:

• Evidence of continuing education
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education