SEASONAL RN PROGRAM - DOU (Definitive Observation Unit)

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital; Banning (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse to coordinate and provide comprehensive nursing care in the DOU. You will educate patients and families and collaborate with the care team to uphold professional nursing standards.

The incumbent must hold a California license, have recent acute hospital experience, and demonstrate BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certifications. The role offers full-time, 36 hours weekly, onsite work with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing with diploma, associate degree, or BSN.
• Current active license in the State of California.
• Recent health care experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Prefer 1-3 years experience within acute care within the last 18 months.
• Possesses and Maintains BLS, ACLS & NIHSSStroke Scale certifications.
• Cardiac Arrhythmia class.
• Critical Care course preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates/provides nursing care for patients and participates in teaching for patients and families.
• Leads by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel to maintain standards of professional nursing practice.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS Stroke Scale

Cardiac Arrhythmia class

Critical Care course

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinates/Provides nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

The primary patients provided care on the DOU are adults and geriatric patients who have a medical or surgical condition which requires specialized care and close observation.The Staff Nurse must be competent in the assessment of adult/senior patients for appropriate behavior, motor skills and psychological norms.He/she must be knowledgeable in recognizing signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, and cognizant of safety issues, both environmental and medical.The DOU Nurse must be knowledgeable in the use of the DOU equipment and monitoring devices.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate from a school of nursing with diploma, associate degree, or BSN.Current active license in the State of California.Recent health care experience in an acute hospital setting.Prefer 1-3 years experience within acute care within the last 18 months.Possesses and Maintains BLS, ACLS & NIHSSStroke Scale certifications.Cardiac Arrhythmia class.Critical Care course preferred.Basic Computer Skills required.

PAY / BENEFITS

Employee Status:Temporary / Seasonal

Worker Location:Onsite

Schedule:Full-Time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:36

Pay Rate:$68.00 per hour

Benefits: Non-benefited

M/F/D/V/SO

EOE