Staff RN - Interventional Radiology Ancillary FT Days

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Staff RN to deliver nursing care using the nursing process within the Emergency Department or Critical Care environment, adhering to established procedures, standards, and protocols. The incumbent provides age-specific care, education, and collaborates with the care team, radiologists, and other professionals to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Requirements include a Registered Nurse license, BCLS/ACLS and PALS certifications, and a College

Qualifications

• Requires College Diploma and Nursing license.
• 1 Emergency Department or Critical Care experience.
• Licenses: RN, BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care with patient, family, and staff.
• Provide patient education throughout care.

Skills

Infection prevention

Policy adherence

Patient assessment

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

College Diploma

Nursing

Job 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

• Assists the Radiologists with special tests and procedures per guidelines and policy.
• Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy.
• Follows blood product transfusion guidelines and monitoring per policy.
• Follows guidelines and policy for contrast screening and reaction management.

Education

• College Diploma
• Nursing

Experience

• 1 Emergency Department or Critical Care experience

License / Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse License
• BCLS or ACLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification.

Compensation Range

$55.29- $74.66 / hour