RN MedSurg/Tele ICU - Full Time Nights

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital seeks a Clinical Staff Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient-centered care. The role reports to the Director of the Intensive Care Unit and emphasizes using the Watson Model of Care for a defined patient group.

The nurse will participate in daily rounds, SBAR handoffs, and meticulous documentation. Requirements include a California RN license, a BSN preferred, and experience in Med/Surg/Telemetry.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Sciences degree preferred; ADN/diploma acceptable.
• Current California Nursing license.
• 1 year minimum clinical nursing experience or 1 year Med/Surg/Telemetry experience preferred.
• Certification in Progressive Critical Care Nursing or in Medical/Surgical Nursing preferred.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrates nursing process to anticipate and plan for patient and family needs.
• Perform nursing assessments and prioritize care.
• Provide care appropriate to patient age and unit needs; apply evidence and critical thinking.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual Spanish

Basic computer skills

EKG competence

BLS

ACLS

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Sciences degree preferred

Associate in Nursing / Nursing Diploma or equivalent

MLKCH Versant Nurse Residency Program considered

Tools

Electronic Medical Record experience

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION SUMMARYThe Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Director, Intensive Care Unit, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
• 2. Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care.
• 3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
• 4. Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
• 5. The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients.
• 6. The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
• 7. Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.
• 8. Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.
• 9. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
• 10. Works with Care Mangers during the patient's stay and takes a proactive role in coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning for a specific patient population.
• 11. Reviews all orders on patients and communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members. Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required orders and follows-up with revised care.
• 12. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and documents outcomes in the IPOC.
• 13. Utilizes patient classification system according to standards
• 14. Demonstrates ability to plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats.
• 15. Upholds professional appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code. Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper identification for peers and staff.
• 16. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards including Patient Safety Goals.
• 17. Participates in the implementation of the unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms and reports findings to the Clinical Unit Supervisor and Nurse Manager.
• 18. Assist with unit orientation of new employees.
• 19. Assist with unit set-up of equipment, supplies, patient rooms, etc.
• 20. Assist in the Care Collaborative System training for new employees.
• 21. Participate in integrated testing for the Care Collaborative System.
• 22. Provide basic hygiene and ADL's to patients.
• 23. Any other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. EducationBachelor of Sciences degree preferred. Associate in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent.Internal Candidates that have successfully completed the MLKCH Versant Nurse Residency Program will be considered

B. Qualifications/ExperienceMinimum of one year of clinical nursing experience ORMinimum of one-year months of Med/Surg/Telemetry nursing experience preferred with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice and/or at the discretion of the Manager/ Director.Current California Nursing licenseBasic EKG CompetenceCertification in Progressive Critical Care Nursing preferred.Certification in Medical / Surgical Nursing preferred.

C. Special Skills/KnowledgeBilingual skills preferred (Spanish)Basic computer skillsDysrhythmia Course certificate preferred.Electronic Medical Record experience preferredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS)Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card within 90 Days of hire or requirement notification.

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