Staff Nurse III - All Specialties

Natividad Medical Center (NMC); United States; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Natividad Medical Center (NMC) is looking for a full-time Staff Nurse III, the highest level in the nursing series, with a focus on pediatrics. This role includes supervising and training new staff, providing extensive patient care, and acting as a patient advocate. Qualifications include a California Registered Nurse license and at least 12 months of acute-care nursing experience. Benefits may include a competitive salary and potential for career development opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Minimum 12 months of experience as an acute-care registered nurse.
• Current theory, principles, techniques, and procedures used in professional nursing.

Aufgaben

• Serve as a resource person and provide orientation to new staff.
• Provide overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan.
• Notifies supervising RN of negative change in patient status.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Effective communication

Nursing duties

Ausbildung

California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Computer applications

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

Staff Nurse III is the highest level of Staff Nurse in the professional series. The incumbent performs the full range of nursing duties with minimal supervision and periodic in‑service training. The position is full‑time permanent, with a focus on pediatrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical and nursing students.
• May serve as charge nurse in the absence of a supervisor by assuming unit‑specific operational activities.
• Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan.
• Provides teaching and support to the patient and family.
• Notifies supervising RN and health‑care provider of negative change in patient status in a timely manner.
• Understands, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for treatment of patients on units.
• Safely administers routine medications by PO, IM, SQ and rectal routes.
• Provides care for families (adult, adolescent, newborns) with considerations for their developmental levels.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Properly prepares, hanges, monitors and discontinues IV fluids and blood/blood components.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Develops a written plan of care.
• Assists physicians with patients.
• Monitors intake and output for infants and mothers.
• Transports all medications, including narcotics, throughout the hospital.
• Completes accurate documentation of patient care.
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient as status changes.
• Communicates to the supervising RN the need to change nursing actions based upon change in the patient’s condition.
• Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command and delegates appropriately to the CNA or MUC.
• Evaluates patient response to pain interventions, including pharmacological and non‑pharmacological methods.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment for designated unit.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Minimum 12 months (2,080 hours) of experience as an acute‑care registered nurse in the hiring unit.
• One year charge nurse experience desirable.
• Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and equipment.
• Proficiency in routines typical to an acute‑care hospital.
• Knowledge of the uses and effects of medications and narcotics.
• Familiarity with federal, state, local laws and regulations and TJC standards governing nursing practice.
• Understanding of advanced theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
• Principles and practices of quality assurance and safety policies.

Working Knowledge

• Community resources available to provide patient care and follow‑up.
• Computer applications related to nursing.
• Principles of supervision, training, directing and evaluating subordinates.

Skill and Ability

• Perform the full range of registered nursing duties and responsibilities.
• Plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Provide excellent customer service and establish effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff.
• Perform specialized and advanced nursing tasks.
• Utilize staff effectively in patient care, studies and projects.
• Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality duties.
• Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.

Conditions of Employment

• All incumbents must pass a pre‑employment physical/medical assessment.
• Background and reference check, including a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Drivers must possess a valid driver license or provide approved transportation.
• Employees educated outside the United States must present a diploma (or diploma and transcripts) at the time of hire.
• Employees must present an original Social Security Card and a valid driver license or state ID prior to the first day of work.
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. Veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation by the final filing deadline.

Special Notes

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact HR Analyst for Natividad.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• Employees hired into this classification in a temporary/per‑diem position will not be eligible for benefits.