Staff RN - 3W Progressive Care Unit FT Nights

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Staff RN to deliver direct patient care in a telemetry-focused unit. The RN will apply the nursing process, interpret treatment plans, and provide age-appropriate care under established standards.

Requires a Nursing degree, RN license, and ACLS certification. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, family education, and adherence to safety and quality benchmarks on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid license and ACLS certification.
• Experience delivering nursing care using the nursing process.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using established protocols during each shift.
• Assess patient status and develop individualized care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family and team members.
• Ensure safe medication administration and patient handling.
• Adhere to quality and safety goals and Magnet Model activities.

Skills

Infection prevention

Policy & safety compliance

Patient assessment

Communication

Joint Commission standards

Care planning

Professional development

Precepting

Safe medication administration

Safe patient handling

Education

College Diploma Nursing

Tools

Telemetry monitoring devices

Job description

Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

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

• Interprets EKG tracings as they relate to drug therapies and disease process and intervenes.

Education

DegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursing

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience2Telemetry

Additional Information

N/A

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse License ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$55.29 - $82.22 / Hour