Staff RN - Interventional Radiology Ancillary FT Days

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

Job summary

Torrance Memorial seeks an experienced Staff RN to deliver nursing care using the nursing process in our high-acuity setting.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient and family education, and safe medication administration within a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a nursing diploma and active licensure.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS; PALS preferred or required as noted.
• Experience in emergency department or critical care settings is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with care teams to implement treatment plans and protocols.
• Deliver age-appropriate education to patients and families.
• Ensure safe medication administration and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Support organizational quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Patient education

Critical thinking

Medication safety

Preceptor

Quality & safety

Education

Nursing Diploma

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

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

• 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

DegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursing

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1Emergency Department or Critical Care experience

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification.

Compensation Range:

$55.29- $74.66 / hour