Staff RN - Neuro Med/Surg ICU FT Nights

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 76,167 - 110,827; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA is looking for a Staff RN IV. This role involves delivering nursing care to patients, participating in their education, and adhering to established safety protocols. Applicants must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and at least one year of critical care experience, or completion of an accredited critical care course.

The position offers a competitive compensation range of $55.29 - $80.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year critical care experience or completion of a critical care course accredited by the AACN and California BRN.
• 1 year Acute Care Setting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care based on established standards and protocols.
• Provide age-specific individualized care that supports patient safety.
• Administer medications and monitor patient conditions.

Skills

Adherence to infection prevention guidelines

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Age-specific care

Safe administration of medications

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

The Staff RN IV 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 IV 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

• Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy.
• Monitors patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognizes possible complications.
• Administers vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications.
• Interprets cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrates advanced neurological assessment skills and management of neurological devices such as EVD and ICP monitoring within one year of hire and PRN.

Education

Degree: Associates

Program: Nursing

Must have 1 year critical care experience or completion of a critical care course accredited by the AACN and California BRN.

Experience

1 year Acute Care Setting experience.

License / Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse License
• ACLS Certification
• NIHSS Stroke Certification

Compensation Range: $55.29 - $80.45/Hour