RN - Float Pool Critical Care, Full Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare organization in San Luis Obispo is seeking an experienced RN for the Float Pool Critical Care role on a full-time night shift. This position involves planning and coordinating nursing care in various high-acuity units. Applicants must have an RN license, with preferred experience in ICU or ER, and must complete required certifications. The job offers a chance to serve a vibrant community by providing essential care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Current RN license in state of practice is required.
One year of ICU or ER experience in the last 5 years.
Completion of Critical Care Course is preferred.
Critical Care Course completion preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate nursing care for critical patients.
Supervise and delegate care responsibilities.
Perform interventions in stable and emergent situations.
Develops multidisciplinary care plans with the health care team and documents education.
Maintains accurate, legible documentation of care and patient responses.

Skills

Medication administration

Intravenous therapy

Patient assessment

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

ACLS

PALS

TNCC

Job description

RN - Float Pool Critical Care, Full Time, Night Shift

San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

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Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in ICU, Step Down Unit, Med Surg, Day Stay Unit, PACU and ER. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for each of these units. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
One year ICU or Step-Down/Progressive Care, High Risk Labor and Delivery or ER experience in the last 5 years: Required
Completion of Critical Care Course(or equivalent experience): Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Current RN license in state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Required within 60 days of hire or transfer
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or enrolled in upcoming TNCC classs: Required
Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required

Essential Functions:

Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the critical care setting. (5) Understands and follows chain of command per policy. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in population served. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation.
Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of patients post coronary intervention requiring femoral sheath removal with use of Femostop Device. Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of patients post permanent pacemaker placement; post AICD placement, and patients admitted with stable acute coronary syndrome.
Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in managing cardiac step-down /telemetry patients in the integration of clinical data with clinical assessment. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each pt in collaboration with members of the health care team and documents education provided to patients and/or families using teaching methods appropriate to population served.
Delegates patient care tasks to ancillary personnel based on individual competency and scope of practice. Evaluates effectiveness of care performed. Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient's response to medications, treatments & procedures.
Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve care, services, and unit operation. Tries new approaches to problem solving, is open to change and reaching new goals for the unit.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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