RN Med Surg FT Nights

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. This role involves delivering essential nursing care to critically ill patients, utilizing the nursing process to ensure optimal treatment outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to educate patients and families about their care. This position offers a dynamic environment where you will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to provide age-specific care and support to patients through their treatment journey. If you are passionate about nursing and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required.
• Must hold a Registered Nurse License and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Educate patients about treatment procedures and manage symptoms.
• Coordinate care for patients receiving multimodality treatment.

Skills

Infection Prevention Guidelines

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Critical Thinking

Medication Administration

Patient Safety Compliance

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Under supportive supervision, the RN works effectively using the nursing process in rendering routine nursing care to a critically or acutely ill adult patient or a given patient care population of less acutely ill patients as it relates to the care setting. Emphasis at this level is on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures, standards and protocols for individuals within the assigned work shift. This position provides age specific care to young adults through geriatric age groups.

Core Competencies

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

Department Specific Competencies

• Educate patients and families regarding the disease, diagnostic procedures needed and goals of treatment with radiation therapy.
• Educate patients and families and manage the symptoms and side effects from radiation treatments (e.g., use of medications, dietary changes, activity changes, skin care, oral care)
• Assess patients psychosocial issues (home situation, availability of support, past coping mechanisms, financial concerns, work status, etc.)
• Coordinate care for patients receiving multimodality treatment (schedules for patients, dates of surgery, radiation, imaging, etc.)
• Counsel on specific issues of concern (sexuality, end-of-life issues).
• Refer patients (as needed) for social work, psychiatry.
• Provide skin care (sprays/irrigations, application of skin care products, dressing changes).
• Assist with various procedures (physical exams, simulations, brachytherapy).
• Monitor patients receiving treatment (conscious sedation, brachytherapy, anesthesia).
• Develop policies, procedures, and standards of care as it pertains to Radiation Oncology.
• Assess symptoms at weekly treatment/status check visits.
• Assess for long term effects at follow up visits.
• Administer medication (pain medication, IV contrast) as ordered.
• Refer as needed for nutrition, enterostomal therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy.
• Participates in Oncology Committee Meetings.
• Develop patient education materials.
• Provide statistics for department as needed.
• Collect blood and urine specimens.
• Participate in managing supplies and equipment.

Additional Information

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or satisfactory completion of course of instruction as specified in current Laws Relating to Nursing Education Licensure-Practice with Rules and Regulations, Title 16, Section 1433 inclusive. Diploma or Associate degree Baccalaureate degree in Nursing Master's Degree or its equivalent in a appropriate specialty in Nursing

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$49.88 - $84.69 / Hour