Staff RN - Interventional Radiology Ancillary FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Staff RN to deliver patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced setting. The RN will apply nursing processes, assess patients, and implement care plans in collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have 1 Emergency Department or Critical Care experience, hold an RN license, and maintain BCLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. Compensation is competitive and care standards align with Magnet model initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license.
• College diploma in nursing.
• BCLS or ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care using the nursing process per patient needs.
• Assesses patient history, status, and plans care accordingly.
• Provides patient and family education throughout care.
• Collaborates with physicians and care team to ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication

Critical thinking

Medication safety

Education to patient

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Nursing Diploma

RN License

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