RN Acute Care

vTech Solution; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) on the night shift delivers comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a fast-paced hospital setting in California.

The role emphasizes teamwork with multidisciplinary staff, patient education, thorough documentation, and active participation in quality improvement to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Ability to perform nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Interpret diagnostic test results and adjust care accordingly.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and patient status.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical judgment

Communication

Collaboration

Patient education

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) on the night shift is responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and positive health outcomes. The RN integrates knowledge of patients' age and cultural diversity into care delivery and supports organizational goals by contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed.
• Interpret diagnostic test results and adjust care accordingly.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing care and patient status.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in California.
• Certification in CPR, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• Ability to perform nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience in acute care nursing preferred.
• Familiarity with performance improvement techniques.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations and cultural sensitivity.

Special Considerations

• Night shift work with potential exposure to acute and critical care environments.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare setting.
• Compliance with all regulatory and hospital standards for patient care and safety.

Scheduling

• Night shift schedule as assigned by the facility.
• Shift patterns may include weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as required.