RN Float Pool MS/Tele PT Nights

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established healthcare provider, where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional nursing care. As a Staff RN, you will utilize your skills in critical thinking and patient care to assess and support a diverse patient population. Your expertise in infection prevention and patient education will be vital as you collaborate with medical staff and families to ensure optimal health outcomes. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact patient safety and quality of care. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of telemetry experience required.
• Registered Nurse License and ACLS Certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using established procedures and protocols.
• Educate patients and families throughout the care process.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Infection Prevention

Patient Education

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

Tools

EKG Interpretation

Medication Administration

Job description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures, standards, and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

1. Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
2. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
3. Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
4. Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff, and others during the continuum of care
5. Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
6. Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
7. Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
8. Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
9. Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
10. Participates in organizational activities
11. Participates in Peer Review
12. Participates in professional development activities
13. Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
14. Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
15. Provides patient and family education throughout the care of the patient
16. Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
17. Utilizes resources in an economical manner
18. Utilizes safe administration of medications
19. Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

1. Interprets EKG tracings as they relate to drug therapies and disease process and intervenes.

Education

Degree: College Diploma
Program: Nursing

Experience

Number of Years Experience: 2
Type of Experience: Telemetry

License / Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse License
• Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience
• ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Compensation Range:
$50.93 - $80.45 / Hour