RN - DOU - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Incentives

Relocation Incentives up to 7K

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The role is full-time in a 46-bed cardiac stepdown environment with 12-hour Day Shifts (including weekends) and a 72 hours per 2-week schedule.

New hire/relocation incentives up to $7K are available. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year RN experience, 6 months inpatient, CA license, and BLS/ACLS; NIHSS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing degree and CA RN License required.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; 6 months inpatient experience.
• CPR/BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• English speaking, reading and following instructions essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice.
• Assess, plan and implement care and evaluate progress.
• Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration.
• Lead care delivery with the Care Team under supervision.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Clinical patient care

English communication

Team collaboration

Peritoneal dialysis knowledge

Education

Registered nursing degree

CA RN License

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NIHSS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse RN - Full Time - DOU - Stepdown Unit

Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day Shifts (including weekends)

Location: Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest)

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

We invite you to join our 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego. We are the Cardiac Stepdown unit - our highly engaged nurses provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment. Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 12 months of RN experience with 6 months in an inpatient setting such as SNF, LTAC or Acute Care. Experience in PCU, Stepdown or Tele is preferred.

Weekend requirements consists of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period. On-call shifts are assigned on a rotating basis, similar to floating to Med/Surg or Tele Units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
• Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
• Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration
• With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives: Internal candidates Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met :

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current CA RN License
• One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Inpatient environment
• Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS & ACLS Certification
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of RN experience Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown
• NIHSS certification
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing