Staff RN 5E- Progressive Care Unit FT Nights

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Staff RN to deliver nursing care using the nursing process within the unit. Responsibilities include assessing patient status, adhering to care plans, and coordinating with the care team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires a nursing degree and licensure with preferred telemetry experience. ACLS and a solid foundation in cardiovascular monitoring are highlighted. Compensation ranges hourly between $55.29 and $80.45.

Qualifications

• Infection prevention guidelines adhered to and standard nursing practices.
• Assesses patient history and status to inform care.
• Communicates with patient, family and care team during the continuum of care.
• Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processes.
• Plays part in Magnet Model aligned activities and professional development.
• Provides age-specific, individualized care and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to infection prevention guidelines and organizational standards.
• Communicates with patients, families, and care teams during the continuum of care.
• Interprets ECG tracings and interventions related to drugs and disease processes.
• Provides age-specific, individualized care and patient education.
• Participates in peer review and professional development activities.

Skills

Infection prevention

Patient assessment

Communication

Medication safety

Safe patient handling

Care planning

Professional development

Precepting

Magnet Model

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

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 guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

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

Education

DegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursingAdditional Information

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1Telemetry

Additional InformationN/A

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse LicenseBasic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experienceACLS Certification from the American Heart AssociationCompensation Range

$55.29 - $80.45/ Hour