Staff Nurse II/III - ICU/CCU

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 101,418 - 123,281; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse II in ICU/CCU to provide high-quality patient care. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate should possess at least an ASN, a current California RN license, and minimum 12 months of experience in acute care settings. The role offers a competitive pay range of $73.62 - $89.49 per hour, with evening and night shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN, BSN preferred.
• Current California RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 12 months of experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessments and documents appropriately.
• Develops and coordinates patient care plans.
• Collaborates with physicians and health team members.
• Participates in patient/family teaching.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care plan development

Patient collaboration

Positive communication skills

Discharge planning

Education

Associate of Science in nursing (ASN)

Tools

BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

California RN license

Job description

Position Summary

Registered Nurse II in ICU/CCU under the supervision of the Director.

The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co‑workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties

• Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record.
• Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in in‑services, committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Contributes to cost‑effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities.
• Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Associates of Science in nursing (ASN) required, BSN preferred.

Licenses: Current California RN license. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Experience: Twelve (12) or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Pay and Shift

Pay Range: $73.62 - $89.49 hourly. This range displays the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Shift Differentials: Evening Shift: $3.00; Night Shift: $6.00 per hour.

Job Specifications

• Union: CNA
• Work Shift: Night Shift
• FTE: 0.8
• Scheduled Hours: 30

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